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"Living by the Pen" is a book that explores the development of women's fiction from 1696 to 1796 and analyzes its unique characteristics. It primarily focuses on the authors themselves and identifies those who were professional novelists. The book also delves into the publishing market and examines why and how women were able to make a living through writing.
Living by the Pen traces the pattern of the development of women's fiction from 1696 to 1796 and offers an interpretation of its distinctive features. It focuses upon the writers rather than their works, and identifies professional novelists. Through examination of the extra-literary context, and particularly the publishing market, the book asks why and how women earned a living by the pen.
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