 | Cartesian Women: Versions and Subversions of Rational Discourse in the Old Regime Subjects: French literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism; French literature -- 17th century -- History and criticism; French literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism; Feminism and literature -- France -- History; Descartes René 1596-1650 -; The little-known writings that Erica Harth examines here reveal a remarkable chapter in the history of Western thought. Drawing upon current theoretical work in gender studies, cultural history, and literary criticism, Harth looks at how women in... Erica Harth is Professor of Romance and Comparative Literature at Brandeis University. |
