Borderwork: Feminist Engagements with Comparative Literature, ed. by Margaret R. Higonnet, published by Cornell University Press in Ithaca in 1994. 335 pages.
Softcover volume, as new. Has a small scratch on cover, barely noticeable.
1994: Borderwork: Feminist Engagements with Comparative Literature, ed. by Margaret R. Higonnet
$40.00
Borderwork: Feminist Engagements with Comparative Literature is a groundbreaking anthology edited by Margaret R. Higonnet. Published in 1994, the book brings together a collection of essays that explore the intersection of feminism and comparative literature. With a focus on examining the boundaries and connections between different literary traditions, the contributors delve into topics such as gender, race, and cultural identity. This first edition book is a significant contribution to feminist literary criticism, offering insightful perspectives on the complexities of literature from a feminist lens. Whether you are a scholar, student, or simply interested in feminist literary theory, Borderwork is an essential read.
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