The Emergence of The Thinking Woman in 19th-Century Literature
Keywords:
The Thinking Woman, 19th-century Literature, Women novelists, Rousseau's Naturalism, American Transcendentalism, Hegelian Idealism, Realism, Emily Bronte, Mary Shelley, Education and social class, Indian philosophical thought, Literary archetypeAbstract
A variety of philosophical, scientific, educational, and cultural elements contributed to the formation of "The Thinking Woman" in 19th-century Literature, which is the subject of this study, which investigates the emergence of this literary figure. This article examines the ways in which several literary trends, including Rousseau's Naturalism, American Transcendentalism, Hegelian Idealism, and Realism, affected female authors and their ability to create multifaceted female protagonists. The discussion focuses on significant personalities such as Emily Brontë and Mary Shelley, demonstrating how their characters mirror the intellectual currents of the age via their characters. Additionally, the study investigates the significance of education and socioeconomic status, as well as the profound impact that Indian philosophical philosophy has had on Western literary works. When seen through these lenses, the study sheds light on the significant contributions that women authors of the 19th century made to the literary world, therefore laying the groundwork for the archetype of "The Thinking Woman."
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