Routledge Saving the World: Girlhood and Evangelicalism

Saving the World: Girlhood and Evangelicalism in Nineteenth-Century Literature offers a deep look into the connection between religion and childhood studies. This volume from the Routledge Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature series examines how evangelicalism and reform shaped the lives of girls in North America during the 1800s. By looking at texts written about girls, for girls, and by girls, this collection addresses the growing interest in girlhood studies. It follows the recent call from scholars to treat religion as a meaningful category when analyzing nineteenth-century literature and culture. This book provides a way to understand how religious movements influenced the stories and social roles of young women during this period. This work is a significant addition to the study of nineteenth-century North American literature. It connects the history of evangelicalism with the evolution of childhood studies, making it a valuable resource for those researching the intersection of faith, gender, and literature.