Unmasking Trauma in Classic Novels

By: West, Angela M.

This study delves into the evolving understanding of the human mind and trauma during the nineteenth century, a period marked by the nascent development of modern psychology. It delves into the debates among theorists regarding mimetic and antimimetic models of trauma. Importantly, the research illuminates how the contemporary comprehension of trauma often marginalized women and stigmatized them as "hysterical."

In response to this exclusion, many women writers harnessed the power of literature to convey their unique female perspectives on trauma. The study examines the works of three prominent female authors:

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5315757234
• ISBN13: 9785315757238
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Angela M. West
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"