H. D. and the Victorian Fin de Siecle

Explore the intricate relationship between H. D. and the Victorian Fin de Siècle in this compelling analysis by Cassandra Laity, published by Cambridge University Press in 2009. Spanning 240 pages, this book delves into how H. D. navigated the male-dominated modernist landscape by embracing the very aspects of Romanticism that her contemporaries rejected. Through her engagement with the cults of personality exemplified by figures like Oscar Wilde, A. C. Swinburne, Walter Pater, and D. G. Rossetti, H. D. redefined notions of 'effeminacy' and 'personality' in literature. This work is essential for those interested in women's writing, feminist theory, and the evolution of modernist literature. Discover how H. D.'s unique perspective challenges traditional narratives and contributes to the broader discourse of literary criticism and theory.