Heroines And Others

By John Lucas

Book Overview

Heroines And Others is a collection of literary essays written by St. John Welles Lucas and published in 1914. The book features insightful and thought-provoking analyses of various female characters from classic literature, including Shakespeare's Juliet, Jane Austen's Emma, and George Eliot's Dorothea Brooke. Lucas also examines the roles of women in literature and society, discussing the limitations placed upon them and the ways in which they are often portrayed as either passive victims or idealized heroines. Through his analysis, Lucas offers a nuanced and complex understanding of the representation of women in literature and challenges readers to question their own assumptions about gender roles. Heroines And Others is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the portrayal of women in fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164199757
• ISBN13: 9781164199755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"