Because of Beauvoir: Christianity and the Cultivation of Female Genius

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Because of Beauvoir This page intentionally left blank Because of Beauvoir Christianity and the Cultivation of Female Genius Alison E. Jasper Baylor University Press a © 2012 by Baylor University Press Waco, Texas 76798-7363 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical , photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of Baylor University Press. Cover Design and Art by Hannah Feldmeier eISBN: 978-1-60258-638-3 (e-PDF) eISBN: 978-1-60258-777-9 (Mobipocket) This E-book was converted from the original source file by a third-party vendor. Readers who encounter any issues with formatting, text, linking, or readability are encouraged to notify the publisher at BUP_Production@baylor.edu. To inquire about permission to use selections from this text, please contact Baylor University Press, One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, Texas 76798. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Jasper, Alison E. Because of Beauvoir : Christianity and the cultivation of female genius / Alison E. Jasper. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-60258-321-4 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Women and literature—History—20th century. 2. Genius in literature. 3. Women—Intellectual life. 4. Feminism—Religious aspects—Christianity. 5. Beauvoir, Simone de, 1908–1986—Criticism and interpretation. I. Title. PN56.5.W64J37 2012 809’.93352042—dc23 2012007969 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper with a minimum of 30% pcw recycled content. For Hannah, Ruth, and May with much love This page intentionally left blank ...