Description: Reveals the rich and lively world of literate women in Japan from 1600 through the early 20th century
Review Quotes: "Broad in scope and coherent in theme, this collection of essays focuses attention on Edo-period female practices of reading and writing. Combining lively case studies of women from various backgrounds with a consideration of more general trends in publishing, readership, and images of female readers, it enriches our understanding not only of gender issues but of Edo society as a whole."--Kate Wildman Nakai, Professor Emerita, Sophia University