World War II saw women fully involved and experiencing work outside the home. Their sense of the temporary nature of this new role is reflected in the fiction of the era, where the heroine's work remained a prelude to her return to domesticity. Their relative freedom is also seen in the portrayal of women fulfilling a range of roles at one time - mother, worker, home-maker. From the Blitz to secret surveillance, from film and radio to letter-writing, women wrote about it all and this text offers a criticism of the work ...
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World War II saw women fully involved and experiencing work outside the home. Their sense of the temporary nature of this new role is reflected in the fiction of the era, where the heroine's work remained a prelude to her return to domesticity. Their relative freedom is also seen in the portrayal of women fulfilling a range of roles at one time - mother, worker, home-maker. From the Blitz to secret surveillance, from film and radio to letter-writing, women wrote about it all and this text offers a criticism of the work produced during that period. A range of authors are discussed including: Elizabeth Bowen; Olivia Manning; Rosamond Lehmann; Rose Macaulay; and Stevie Smith.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781860490804.