Patricia Murphys Anthology of New Woman Poetry makes available in a single volume a wealth of poetry otherwise to be found only in scattered periodicals and out-of-print volumes. Aptly introduced by Professor Murphy, this new collection stands as a vital resource for both research and the classroom. Linda K. Hughes, Addie Levy Professor of Literature Emerita, TCU, USA Offering wise insights in a historically comprehensive Introduction and thematic groupings of unjustly forgotten works, this is the anthology we have been waiting for. It showcases late-Victorian feminist poetry, demonstrates its aesthetic and social significance, and makes a compelling case for appreciating the New Women as more than merely writers of fiction. Margaret D. Stetz, Mae and Robert Carter Professor of Womens Studies and Professor of Humanities, Department of Women & Gender Studies, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA Professor Murphys Anthology of New Woman Poetry is an astounding work of original scholarship and synthesis. It opens up a world of witty, moving, and profound poetry by late nineteenth-century authors, and analyzes the issues facing turn-of-the century (and later) women. All who care about Victorian literature, poetics, or womens issues then and now will benefit from this important work. New Woman Poetry would be an excellent text for graduate or undergraduate courses, and would serve as an important reference work in its field. Florence Boos, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA This well-chosen collection of poems, with its useful thematic groupings and lively introduction, will prove to be a valuable scholarly resource. Murphy has done well to provide a fresh perspective on the figure of the New Woman. Dr. Veronica Alfano, Lecturer, Discipline of Literature, Macquarie University, Australia.
