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This timely book participates in the reshaping of our collective imagination being undertaken by women writers. In a set of readings that examines the work of Audrey Thomas, Margaret Atwood, Jane Rule, Alice Munro, Marian Engel, and Mavis Gallant, Lorna Irvine brings out the stories within the stories that overturn traditional conventions for writing and reading literary texts. Here is a book that will help inform opinions on a topic of growing interest.

“Accessible and intelligent readings of ‘seminal texts . . . The book is a significant contribution to feminist theory and criticism within and beyond Canada.”  —Resources for Feminist Research

“The essays are insightful and stimulating; Sub/Version is a solid contribution to feminist literary criticism, particularly as applied to Canadian literature.”  —The American Review of Canadian Studies

“The critical readings are well done, illuminating, and thoughtful.”  —Queen's Quarterly

Lorna Irvine teaches at George Mason University in Washington, D.C.