Tag: gender in literature
In this months’ contribution from Scottish PEN, Zoë Strachan takes a look at the life and career of Scottish novelist Dame Muriel Spark.
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“We are resilient, because we are dangerous.” In her short story, Priya Guns mixes culture and conflict through her protagonist’s journey from Sri Lanka to Canada, childhood to womanhood.
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From Moll Flanders to Tess of the d’Urbervilles
Nicola Lacey draws links between representations of women in literature and their real life treatment under the laws of the 18th century and beyond.
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Women prophets of the Ancient Mediterranean
What’s more dangerous than a woman who speaks for God? Jill Marshall delves into the world of the Ancient Mediterranean and its women prophets.
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Sarah Dyer shares a short story, set prior to marriage equality, on the difficulties of being true to yourself in a dysfunctional family.
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What is dangerous about Anaïs Nin?
Ruth Charnock researches contemporary literature, including Anaïs Nin. Here, she asks why it feels dangerous to read women writing, fearlessly, about sex…
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The Dangers of Fighting to be Heard in Poetry
Richie McCaffery argues for more recognition of the work of 20th century Scottish poet Joan Ure.
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More sinn’d against than sinning?
Catherine Hokin interrogates historical and literary interpretations of Margaret of Anjou to reclaim a 15th century queen ‘who knew exactly how dangerous to be’.
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Daenerys Targaryen as Dangerous Woman
Natasha Cooper explores the strengths and paradoxes of the fictional character Daenerys Targaryen which make her a dangerous woman.
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