Women, Work, and Clothes in the Eighteenth-Century Novel

Discover the intricate connections between fashion, identity, and the evolving world of literature in Women, Work, and Clothes in the Eighteenth-Century Novel by Chloe Wigston Smith. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2016, this enlightening study spans 272 pages, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between the eighteenth-century novel and material culture.

In this compelling book, Smith delves into textured analyses of print culture alongside cultural histories that explore the circulation, production, and consumption of clothing during this fascinating era. She highlights how dress not only reflects societal norms but also shapes personal and collective identities. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of English fiction, history, and criticism, this book opens a dialogue between the aesthetic and the socio-economic forces that defined the lives of women in the 18th century. Embark on a thought-provoking journey that reveals how fashion and literature intertwined in ways that continue to resonate today.