The Book of Awesome Women Writers
Famous Female Authors Who Wrote Their Way Into History
“An absolute 'must read' for anyone thinking that centuries of literature being almost exclusively dominated by men.”—Library Bookwatch
#1 Bestseller in Sociology
From the first recorded writer to current bestsellers, Becca Anderson takes us through time and highlights historical women who have left their mark on the literary world.
Historical women writers. This expansive compilation of historical women writers is a chance to delve into the lives and works of famous female authors and learn about lesser-known greats. Some of the many female authors you will love learning about include: Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, Judy Blume, Rachel Carson, Nadine Gordimer, Dorothy Parker, Joyce Carol Oates, and many, many more.
Explore subjects and literary forms women writers have to offer. The works of these historical women vary greatly. Each is as unique and significant as the women who penned them. With the help of writers, editors, librarians, booksellers, and more, Anderson has crafted a must-read book for women of every background.
Celebrate the impact women have made in our culture. This feminist book is a beacon of brilliance. It is the perfect gift for artists, intellectuals, and anyone who seeks to be inspired by words and profound lives. Most of all, it is a celebration of the journeys and accomplishments of historical women who have worked to have their voices heard in black and white letters across the world.
In this book find:
- Engaging chapters such as “Prolific Pens,” “Mystics, Memoirists, and Madwomen,” and “Banned, Blacklisted, and Arrested”
- A plethora of new additions to your reading list
- Confirmation that the female voice is awesome, and essential to literature
- Interesting facts about beloved authors like Dorothy Parker, Jane Austen and more
If you enjoyed titles such as Women in Art, Before They Were Authors, or Book of Awesome Women, then you’ll love The Book of Awesome Women Writers.
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Book details
- Author
- Becca Anderson
- Imprint
- TMA Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 336
- Formats
- Paperback
- Series
- Awesome Books
- Subjects
- Biography & Autobiography › Literary Figures
- Topics
- literary history · female authors · biographical profiles · women in literature · historical women · feminist literary criticism
- ISBN-13
- 9781642501223
About the author
BECCA ANDERSON is a women’s studies scholar and the author of the bestselling The Book of Awesome Women. Her recent books include The Woman’s Book of Prayer, Prayers for Hard Times and Think Happy to Stay Happy.
Anderson helps run a Gratitude and Grace Circle that meets monthly at homes, churches, and bookstores in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When she’s not writing, Anderson maintains a daily spiritual and prayer practice and shares prayers, affirmations, and inspirational writings at her blogs covering daily inspiration and women’s history. Much of her work explores encouragement for people facing difficulty in life.
Becca lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.