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Sandra M. Gilbert

    27 décembre 1936

    Sandra M. Gilbert est une auteure acclamée de nombreux volumes de critique et de poésie, ainsi que d'un mémoire. Elle est reconnue pour ses contributions importantes à la recherche littéraire, y compris sa co-direction d'une anthologie fondamentale de la littérature féminine. Son travail aborde souvent les complexités de l'expression littéraire et les expériences des femmes écrivains.

    Still Mad
    Judgment Day
    Orlando
    Death's Door
    The Madwoman in the Attic
    Kissing the Bread
    • Kissing the Bread

      New and Selected Poems, 1969-1999

      • 322pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,0(2)Évaluer

      The collection showcases Sandra Gilbert's poetic evolution over three decades, capturing her journey from early, vivid visions to profound feminist insights. It delves into themes of memory, desire, grief, and survival, reflecting her emotional landscape and the transformative power of poetry. This award-winning compilation highlights the depth and resilience found in her work, marking significant moments in her career and the complexities of human experience.

      Kissing the Bread
    • In this work of feminist literary criticism the authors explore the works of many major 19th-century women writers. They chart a tangible desire expressed for freedom from the restraints of a confining patriarchal society and trace a distinctive female literary tradition. schovat popis

      The Madwoman in the Attic
    • Death's Door

      Modern Dying and the Ways We Grieve

      • 610pages
      • 22 heures de lecture
      4,0(7)Évaluer

      Exploring the evolving relationship with death, Sandra M. Gilbert delves into literature, history, and societal practices, questioning how perceptions of mortality have shifted over the last century. She examines the impact of significant traumas like Hiroshima, the Holocaust, and 9/11 on our understanding of grief and mourning. By analyzing faith, burial customs, and personal expressions, Gilbert highlights both the enduring nature of grief and the changing customs that define contemporary mourning, showcasing her critical insights that have garnered her acclaim.

      Death's Door
    • Orlando

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,1(232)Évaluer

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      Orlando
    • Judgment Day

      Poems

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      3,4(3)Évaluer

      Exploring the theme of survival in a predatory world, Sandra M. Gilbert's tenth collection of poems delves into the complex histories that shape identity, including personal, public, and artistic narratives. Through reflections on recent events, sacred moments, and significant works of graphic art, she offers a poignant meditation on the ongoing personal crises that redefine our existence. The collection invites readers to consider the interplay between consumption and creativity in both life and art.

      Judgment Day
    • Still Mad

      • 464pages
      • 17 heures de lecture
      4,0(106)Évaluer

      A brilliant, sweeping history of the contemporary women's movement told through the lives and works of the literary women who shaped it

      Still Mad
    • Wrongful Death

      A Memoir

      • 380pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,8(31)Évaluer

      The narrative centers on the tragic and unexplained death of Elliot Gilbert, a professor who died shortly after routine surgery, leaving his family in shock and grief. His widow, Sandra Gilbert, candidly recounts their painful journey of understanding the circumstances surrounding his death, highlighting the often-ignored issue of medical disasters. Through her exploration of legal and medical complexities, she reveals the vulnerability of patients and their families within the healthcare system, raising critical questions about accountability and the implications of wrongful death.

      Wrongful Death
    • The Culinary Imagination

      • 404pages
      • 15 heures de lecture
      3,7(31)Évaluer

      From the recipe novel to the celebrity chef, renowned scholar Sandra M. Gilbert traces the social, aesthetic, and political history of food from myth to modernity, from ancient sources to our current wave of food mania

      The Culinary Imagination
    • Exploring the influence of literary mothers on women's writing and identity, Sandra M. Gilbert reflects on her personal journey and the works of iconic authors like Charlotte Brontë, Emily Dickinson, and Sylvia Plath. The essays delve into the evolution of feminism, gender dynamics, and the reinterpretation of maternity, drawing connections between Gilbert's experiences and the writings of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and George Eliot. This collection offers a profound examination of how literature shapes women's lives and creativity.

      Rereading Women: Thirty Years of Exploring Our Literary Traditions
    • Aftermath

      Poems

      • 162pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Exploring the intricate emotions surrounding grief, this poetry collection captures a range of tones from mournful to joyous. It delves into the multifaceted experiences of endurance, acceptance, and renewal that often follow loss, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of sorrow.

      Aftermath