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Susan C. Greenfield: Mothering Daughters (Paperback, 2003, Wayne State University Press)

Review of 'Mothering Daughters' on 'Goodreads'

Technically, I only read the intro and the chapter on Emma, but that was quite interesting! The Emma essay focuses on the way that Emma's mother and her death are almost never actively referred to in the text, but still have a huge impact on Emma's development and actions. It's a great exploration of her psyche and adds an interesting layer to her views of/interactions with Jane Fairfax, Mrs Weston, Miss Bates, and Mr Knightley.