Finding the Middle Ground: Krestovskii, Tur, and the Power of Ambivalence in Nineteenth-Century Russian Women's Prose (original) (raw)

This study examines the contributions of two significant but often overlooked women writers from nineteenth-century Russia, Evgenia Tur and V. Krestovsky. By recovering their literary works and analyzing their impact within the cultural milieu, the author aims to reshape the narratives around women's writing, addressing the biases that have led to their marginalization. The analysis highlights how their writings offer insights into societal norms and challenges faced by women, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of Russian literature.