Lecturing Women in British Fiction, Periodicals and Public Orality, 1870–1910

Discover the transformative role of women in British public discourse with Lecturing Women in British Fiction, Periodicals and Public Orality, 1870–1910 by Anne-Julia Zwierlein. Set to be published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2025, this insightful hardback spans 280 pages and delves into the dynamic emergence of women as both audiences and speakers on the British lecture circuit during a pivotal era.

Through a rich blend of research on Victorian lecturing, periodicals, voice studies, and the history of feminism, Zwierlein illuminates the intricate connections between orality, print, and the evolution of the British women’s movement. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of gender, literature, and public speaking in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this significant contribution to feminist literary scholarship!