Heroines in History
Narrated by Naomi Madelin
- Released
- April 18, 2023
- Length
- 9 hrs 4 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
"Heroines in History: A Thousand Faces" by Katie Pickles broadens the perspective on female historical figures by exploring a transcultural archetype of heroines through thematic and global lenses, moving beyond individual stories. The book examines how heroines are represented and how their stories evolve over time, considering factors such as gender, race, and class, and highlights both well-known and overlooked women from around the world. Building on recent developments in women's and gender history, it offers a fresh, accessible look at the emergence of heroines as complex historical subjects.
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