Spinning with the Brain

Synopsis

Looks at the daily lives of eight 17th-century women writers and the range of issues that concernd them, including midwifery, the plight of the poor under Cromwellian rule, and the battle against the ‘natural’ inferiority of women. Includes readings from their work and discussions with leading women exprets discussing each writer’s work and the social context.. The writers featured are Jane Sharp, Anna Trapnel, Mary Astell, Delarivier Manley, Margaret Fell, Hannah Woolley, Celia Fiennes and Margaret Cavendish.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Audiocassette. 2 x 60 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £24.99 (inclusive)

Documentation

Accompanying booklet and bibliography.

Subjects

English language and literature; History; Women’s studies

Keywords

history of the 17th century; literature - English; social history; women writers

Credits

Cast

Sarah Dunant

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8746 1111

Fax

020 8752 4398

Address

White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS

Distributor

Name

BBC Educational Developments

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 840206

Fax

01937 845381

Address

PO Box 50
Wetherby
West Yorks
LS23 7AZ