The literary mother : essays on representations of maternity and child care

The literary mother : essays on representations of maternity and child care / edited by Susan C. Staub.

Other author/creator	Staub, Susan C.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007.
Description	vi, 267 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subject(s)	Mothers in literature. English literature--History and criticism. American literature--History and criticism. Motherhood in literature. Mother and child in literature.

Abstract	"The book looks at motherhood, also social and cultural dictates. Works examined include William Shakespeare's Venus; Daniel Defoe's Roxana; Charles Dickens' Dombey and Son; Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the life of a slave girl; John Steinbeck's The grapes of wrath; Dorothy Leigh's The mother's blessing; and W.S. Penn's Killing time with strangers, among others"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2007012693
ISBN	9780786430468 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN	078643046X (pbk. : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	PR151.M68 L57 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold