Minnie Smith's (ca. 1874-1933) feminist domestic novel, Is It Just?, is a harsh critique of the injustices perpetuated by male-dominated society and law. Published in 1911, it tells the tragic story of Mary Pierce, who, through the actions of her selfish and lazy husband, loses her land, her social standing, and ultimately her life.
In Is It Just?, the conventions of the domestic novel - episodic presentation, stock characters, contrived plots, and romantic conclusions - illustrate the superiority of female values and argue for expanded social, political, and legal...
Minnie Smith's (ca. 1874-1933) feminist domestic novel, Is It Just?, is a harsh critique of the injustices perpetuated by male-dominated s...
Die Tage werden dunkler, die Nächte länger und Weihnachten rückt näher! Damit verbunden sind so einige Probleme und Abenteuer, die es zu bewältigen gilt.
Die Tage werden dunkler, die Nächte länger und Weihnachten rückt näher! Damit verbunden sind so einige Probleme und Abenteuer, die es zu bewältig...
