Producing Women's Poetry, 1600–1730

Explore the groundbreaking work of Gillian Wright in Producing Women's Poetry, 1600–1730, published by Cambridge University Press in 2015. This compelling study spans 286 pages and is the first to focus on English-language poetry by women during the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Wright skillfully merges traditional literary analysis with bibliographical research to shed light on prominent poets such as Anne Bradstreet, Katherine Philips, and Anne Finch, while also uncovering the voices of lesser-known writers like Anne Southwell and Mary Monck. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in women’s literature, early modern poetry, and the rich history of female authorship in Great Britain. Dive into this insightful exploration of women's contributions to poetry and discover the lasting impact of these remarkable writers.