Wild Women and Books

Wild Women and Books Bibliophiles, Bluestockings & Prolific Pens from Aphra Behn to Zora Neale Hurston and from Annie Rice to the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

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Publisher's Synopsis

Celebrate Famous Women in History

Learn all about the little-known history of the most impactful and revered female authors in this book by best-selling author Brenda Knight. In Wild Women and Books, dive deeper into the lives and inspirations behind iconic feminists and some of the most famous women in history.

Gain inspiration from these feminist stories. As a celebration of perhaps the most revered and radical women writers, best-selling author Brenda Knight brings more than one hundred female authors to life for those looking for inspiration. In chapters such as "Literary First Ladies," "Ink in Their Veins," "Banned, Blacklisted, and Arrested," and so many others, these women and their tumultuous and admirable paths to literary expression make up the most inspiring and unique gift for women looking to make a difference in their day-to-day lives.

One of the best gifts ideas for women in your life. From religious transcribers and political dissidents to erotic playwrights and romantic poets, Wild Women and Books leaves no subject and literary form untouched. This feminist book honors those women whose pens pioneered, persevered, and proved that the female voice is brilliant.

In Wild Women and Books, discover:

  • Some of the most famous women in history
  • The first recorded writer, Enheduanna of Sumeria
  • The stories of critically acclaimed female authors, such as the iconic Toni Morrison
  • And so much more!

If you found inspiration in feminist books like Monster, She Wrote; Women of Means; or The Consequences of Feminism, you'll love Wild Women and Books!

Book information

ISBN: 9781573242714
Publisher: Mango Media
Imprint: Conari Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 809.89287
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 274
Weight: 500g
Height: 191mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 18mm