Contradiction or Illustration of “the angel in the house”
Introduction This article explores Anne Bradstreet’s domestic poetry, examining how her work aligns with the traditional gender roles of her time, symbolizing “the angel in the house.” It also acknowledges the historical context in which Bradstreet wrote and refrains from directly comparing her portrayal to Virginia Woolf’s feminist critique in “Professions for Women.” Anne Bradstreet, […]