Description

Book Synopsis
The early modern period saw an evolving understanding of social identity in England. This book offers four illuminating case studies, centred on the work of women writers in the act of self-definition, illustrating the evolving relationships between public and private selves and the increasing role of gender in determining male and female identities.

Trade Review
'… is a bold and much-needed attempt to analyse the relationship between women and the state.' The Times Literary Supplement
'… succeed[s] in emphasising the variety of early modern women's writing.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Resistance, Reformation, and the remaining narratives; 2. Framing recusant identity in counter-Reformation England; 3. Legislating morality in the marriage market; 4. Gender formation in English apocalyptic writing; 5. Connections, qualifications, and agendas; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Writing Gender and State in Early Modern England

    Product form

    £40.84

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £42.99 – you save £2.15 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 2 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback by Megan Matchinske

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Writing Gender and State in Early Modern England by Megan Matchinske

      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 12/14/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521035217, 978-0521035217
      ISBN10: 052103521X
      Also in:
      Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The early modern period saw an evolving understanding of social identity in England. This book offers four illuminating case studies, centred on the work of women writers in the act of self-definition, illustrating the evolving relationships between public and private selves and the increasing role of gender in determining male and female identities.

      Trade Review
      '… is a bold and much-needed attempt to analyse the relationship between women and the state.' The Times Literary Supplement
      '… succeed[s] in emphasising the variety of early modern women's writing.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Resistance, Reformation, and the remaining narratives; 2. Framing recusant identity in counter-Reformation England; 3. Legislating morality in the marriage market; 4. Gender formation in English apocalyptic writing; 5. Connections, qualifications, and agendas; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account