The spinster and the prophet : a tale of H.G. Wells, plagiarism and the history of the world / A.B. McKillop
2001, First Edition. London : Aurum. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #240849
ISBN: 1854107577
Physical description; 477 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary; This work discusses the case of Florence Deeks who claimed to have had her work plagiarized by H.G. Wells. The book examines a woman's place in history, and a dauntless and farsighted heroine determined not just on recognition for her own literary effort, but for the achievement of all women. Subjects; Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946. — Outline of history. Deeks, Florence Amelia. Deeks, Florence. Plagiarism — England — History — 20th century. Women — England — Social conditions. World history. Historiography. Biography & autobiography: historical, political & military ; English law: intellectual property law ; Women's studies. England ; Wales. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General. LAW / Intellectual Property / General. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies. Plagiarism ; England ; History ; 20th century ; Women ; Social conditions.
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