Abstract
This chapter surveys British feminist fiction of the 1970s, offering an analysis of its political and cultural contexts, exploring emerging definitions of the feminist text, and identifying the period's key themes and concerns. It concludes with a close reading of three texts: Eva Figes' 'Days', Michele Roberts' 'A Piece of the Night', and Zoe Fairbairns' 'Benefits'.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The 1970s: A Decade of Contemporary British Fiction |
| Editors | Nick Hubble, John McLeod, Philip Tew |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Chapter | 3 |
| Pages | 69-92 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781441133915 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | The decades series |
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Keywords
- British feminist fiction
- contemporary women's writing
- second wave feminism
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Dr Sonya Andermahr
- University of Northampton, Culture - Reader in English Studies
- University of Northampton, Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies
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