Catholic Women Writers: A Bio-Bibliographical Sourcebook ISBN-13: 9780274964406

ISBN-13: 9780274964406

Binding: Hardcover

Author: Reichardt, Mary

Release Date: 30-07-2001

Languages: English

Number Of Pages: 456

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches

Details: Women have been writing in the Catholic tradition since early medieval times, yet no single volume has brought together critical evaluations of their works until now. The first reference of its kind, Catholic Women Writers provides entries on 64 Catholic women writers from around the world and across the centuries. Each of the entries is written by an expert contributor and includes a biography of the author; a critical discussion of her works, especially her Catholic and womens themes; an overview of her critical reception; and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources.

Authors writing in all genres, including fiction, autobiography, poetry, childrens literature, and essays, are represented. The entries give special attention to the authors use of Catholic themes, structures, traditions, culture, and spirituality. The writers surveyed range from Doctors of the Church to mystics and visionaries, to those who employ Catholic themes primarily in historical and cultural contexts, to those who critique the tradition. An introductory essay places the writers within the historical and literary contexts of womens writing in the Catholic tradition, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography.