Women's Autobiography: War and Trauma

Stewart, V.

Examining a range of twentieth century writers, including Vera Brittain, Anne Frank and Eva Hoffman, this study focuses on how recent theories of trauma can elucidate the narrative strategies employed in their autobiographical writing. The historical circumstances of each author are also considered. The result is a book which provides a vivid sense of how women writers have attempted to encompass key events of the twentieth century, particularly the First World War and the Holocaust, within their life stories.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2003-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349508518

DOI: 10.1057/9780230513792

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 204