George Corbett

New Amazonia: A Foretaste of the Future (eBook, ePUB)

Challenging Gender Norms in a Feminist Utopia

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "New Amazonia: A Foretaste of the Future," George Mrs. Corbett presents a visionary narrative that intertwines utopian ideals with critical social commentary. This speculative fiction work imagines a matriarchal society situated in the Amazon rainforest, where women lead and harmony with nature prevails. Using a lush and descriptive literary style, Corbett crafts a world that not only reflects contemporary societal challenges but also engages with the feminist movements of her time, illustrating the potential for gender equality and environmental sustainability. The work situates itself within the broader context of early 20th-century utopian literature, drawing inspiration from both the suffragette movement and emerging ecological awareness. George Mrs. Corbett, an advocate for women's rights and social reform, was influenced by contemporary feminist thought and the burgeoning environmental movement of her era. Her background in social activism and deep appreciation for the natural world inform the thematic elements of "New Amazonia," presenting a bold critique of patriarchal oppression and ecological degradation. Corbett's experience as a writer and social reformer sharpens her exploration of these themes, making her insights particularly poignant for her readers. A compelling read for fans of utopian discourse and feminist literature, "New Amazonia" challenges readers to reimagine societal structures and reflects on the transformative power of gender equity and ecological stewardship. Corbett'Äôs rich imagination and critical eye make this work a vital contribution to both literary and feminist studies, inviting readers to envision a future where harmony between humanity and nature is achievable.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 419
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066215132
• Artikelnr.: 58754790

Autorenporträt

Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett was an English female author who lived from 1846 to 1930 and was also known as Mrs. George Corbett. Her most famous book is New Amazonia: A Foretaste of the Future (1889). He was born on August 16, 1846, in Standishgate, not far from Wigan. Mary, who was born Marsden, and Benjamin Corbett were her parents. Her dad worked at a forge, and she went to a good school. Corbett was a reporter for the Newcastle Daily Chronicle and a well-known author of books about society and adventure. A lot of her books started out as serials in magazines and were never turned into books. In June 1889, Mrs. Humphry Ward's open letter "An Appeal Against Female Suffrage" was published in The Nineteenth Century. It was signed by over one hundred other women who were against giving women the right to vote in Parliament. Corbett wrote and released New Amazonia because she was angry about this "most reprehensible act of betrayal ever committed against women by women." However, New Amazonia was not the only book by hers that talked about women's roles in society. It was the most overtly feminist.