ladybusiness | (Reply)

From: (Anonymous)

First of all, I (Biblibio; it wasn't letting me log on...) actually reviewed this incredible book back in February, plus it served as the basis for my essay on women in literature from a couple weeks ago. So... hi!

As for the book: yes. Just yes to everything here. Yes to every review, yes to every reader, yes to every analysis - yes to all of it. This is such an important book, both for what it was and also for what it remains. It's incredible how relevant all of this is today, and incredible how much it's shaped my perspective re: Women in Translation month and everything. (also: yes, you should read Villette)

I don't have many more coherent thoughts (other than vehemently agreeing with the book all over again, and with you regarding its importance), but I will point out that many people who hold problematic views on the matter have managed to change them over time. I've seen a tremendous shift from a few male reviewers as I've written more about the topic, and I think that if everyone had to read How to Suppress Women's Writing we would have far fewer issues with representation in all fields (not just literature, and not just women). I vote to make this required reading.