Eighteenth-century women writers and the gentleman's liberation movement independence, war, masculinity, and the novel, 1778-1818 / [electronic resource] :
by Megan A. Woodworth.
- Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate, c2011.
- [xi], 229 p.
- British literature in context in the long eighteenth century .
- British literature in context in the long eighteenth century. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Un jeune homme comme il y en a peu: Evelina and the masculine empire -- If a man dared act for himself: Cecilia and the family romance of the American Revolution -- The best were only men of theory: masculinity, revolution, and reform, 1789-1793 -- From men of theory to theoretical men: Smith, West, and masculinity at war, 1793-1802 -- A really respectable, enlightened and useful country gentleman: men of fashion, men of merit, and the rehabilitation of the landed gentleman -- Gentleman-like manner: gentlemanly professionals, merit, and the end of patronage -- You misled me by the term gentleman: a final farewell to foppery and nonsense.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
9781409427810 (electronic bk.)
English literature--Women authors--History and criticism. English literature--History and criticism.--18th century Masculinity in literature.