“Before I am Quite Forgot

Women’s Critical Literary Biography and the Future

Bibliographic Data

ID22005845
AuthorsSusan Carlile (0000-0002-0335-9399, University of South Florida, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume13
Issue1
Publication date2023-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueABO Interactive Journal for Women in the Arts 1640-1830 (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2157-7129 • E-ISSN: 2157-7129
PublisherUniversity of South Florida Libraries (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.5038/2157-7129.13.1.1320
OpenAlexW4381328119
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited5

“‘Before I am Quite Forgot’: Women’s Critical Literary Biography and the Future” extends the conversation about literary “worth” in the twenty-first century as it still judges and ignores women authors of the past. Specifically, this essay explores the role of women’s literary historical biography as a primary marker of worth and as a means of shaping legacy. I also discuss my (perhaps more non-traditional) experience—both my personal circumstances and particular material conditions—writing the critical biography Charlotte Lennox: An Independent Mind. Without a substantial biography that shows the scope of Lennox’s mind, her significant corpus, and her interventions in literary history and current events through publishing, this talented and popular author would not have had the opportunity to be fully taken seriously. This essay is designed to encourage potential biographers who study remarkable women authors of past centuries around the world. It also asserts the value of the #MeToo movement and social media for more robust legacy making

Art · Biography · Conversation · Life writing · Literature · Publishing · Sociology · Autobiographical and Biographical Writing · Biographical and Historical Analysis · History · Literature: history, themes, analysis

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