Traditionalism, Nationalism, and Feminism

?This is the first collection of essays on Quebec's women writers, although a number of good articles exist, as well as books on individual authors. Written by 16 scholars who represent some of the best-known names in the field, the essays treat 12 writers from the late 19th century to the present. For the fine studies of Bersianik, Blais, Brossard, Gagnon, Guevremont, Hebert, Roy, and women's theater, the volume clearly warrants acquisition. The authors present information on the history, politics, religion, and society of Quebec; they also consider linguistic questions, relations with American and French feminist theorists, and lesbianism. The up-to-date bibliography of works by the Quebec women indicate those works that are available in English. Care has also been taken to translate all quotations.Important for scholars already familiar with the subject....?-Choice