Women's life and suffering in the Australian Bush. Challenging bush romanticism and the bushman myth in Barbara Baynton's "Bush Studies"

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• Nicole Eismann

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• Lehrbücher
• Sprachbücher & -lexika

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Exploring the intersection of gender roles and stereotypes, this seminar paper examines how Barbara Baynton critiques bush romanticism and the bushman myth. It emphasizes the harsh realities faced by women in the bush, moving beyond idealized portrayals. After a theoretical introduction, the paper delves into the realistic representation of the bush environment and the experiences of bushwomen, highlighting their interactions and struggles in a challenging landscape. The analysis offers insights into the complexities of postcolonial literature and culture.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback