August 8, 2025Open Research EuropeOpen Access

Bodily abounds. Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror and the Light as Cixousian ‘feminine text’

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This analysis reveals the role of gender in historical narratives, highlighting feminine text through Mantel's work.

Mantel's novels challenge traditional gender roles by incorporating feminist themes within a male-dominated historical context.
The use of Cixous's concept of écriture féminine reveals the layers of femininity in the narratives, especially through body words.
Historical novels like Mantel's serve to foreground class dynamics alongside gender, offering a fresh perspective on Tudor history.
The study encourages a deeper understanding of feminine representation in a patriarchal society, suggesting new interpretations of classic texts.

Ante Andabak (2025) studied this question.

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