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The Modern Woman and Women’s Emancipation in 19th Century English and Romanian Comedies Cover

The Modern Woman and Women’s Emancipation in 19th Century English and Romanian Comedies

Open Access
|Feb 2013

Abstract

The construction of feminine characters in nineteenth century English and Romanian comedies reflects the changes that the two societies were experiencing, especially the fact that women were no longer confined to domestic life. The plays feature women assimilating the latest fashions and lifestyles, their aspirations to change their status and their steps towards emancipation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10320-012-0037-2 | Journal eISSN: 2286-0134 | Journal ISSN: 1583-980X
Language: English
Page range: 172 - 182
Published on: Feb 8, 2013
Published by: West University of Timisoara
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2013 Ioana-Florina Mitea, published by West University of Timisoara
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.