World of Hannah More

by Patricia Demers

" History has not been kind to Hannah More. This once lionized writer and activist-the most influential female philanthropist of her day-is now considered by many to be the embodiment of pious morality and reactionary anti-feminism. Largely because of her belief in separate spheres for men and women, More has been vilified by modern-day feminists. The first biography to examine the complete range of her life and work, The World of Hannah More depicts...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813119782
• ISBN13: 9780813119786
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher