Routledge Reading Transatlantic Girlhood in the 19th Century

Explore a groundbreaking collection from Routledge that reexamines nineteenth-century girls' fiction through a transatlantic lens. This volume is the first of its kind to look at both literal and metaphorical exchanges of culture and ideas across borders. By moving beyond a strictly national context, the work provides a fresh perspective on how literature shaped the perspectives of young readers during this era. While women and children in nineteenth-century America are frequently characterized as being confined to the domestic sphere and the home, this collection challenges those traditional views. It examines the motif of travel in literature and how it helped girl audiences reexamine their own cultural biases. This text is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the history and criticism of children's literature and the complexities of nineteenth-century cultural exchanges.