Labor pains : Emerson, Hawthorne, and Alcott on work and the woman question / Carolyn R. Maibor.

Author/creator Maibor, Carolyn R., 1969-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, 2004.
Descriptionxxv, 152 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882--Political and social views.
Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864--Political and social views.
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888--Political and social views.
American literature--19th century. --History and criticism.
Feminism and literature--United States. --History. --19th century.
Women--Employment. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Women--Education. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Self-actualization (Psychology) in literature.
Occupations in literature.
Women in literature.
Work in literature.

SeriesLiterary criticism and cultural theory
Literary criticism and cultural theory. ^A445191
Contents The Working Self: Emerson's Theory of Vocation -- Democratic Genius -- The Division of Labor -- Thoreau on the Division of Labor -- The Value of Work -- The Individual and Society -- Working Girls: Emerson on Female Self-Reliance and Vocation -- The Work of the Dark Lady: Hawthorne on Vocation and Women -- Hawthorne and the Service of Work -- Hester Prynne -- Zenobia -- Little Women and Working Girls: Luisa May Alcott on Women and Work -- The Civil War -- Meaningful Work and Meaningful Lives -- Finding One's Job and Finding Oneself -- Independence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 129-148) and index.
LCCN 2003018838
ISBN0415967929 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PS217.W64 M35 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold