Female Writers of the 20th Century
The year 1900 to 2000 was a very exciting time for female novelist. Female writers have been around for as long as literature has existed but 20th century novel produced by women were unique to any other time period as it was the first time since literature began that women not only tackled issues concerning women that were considered controversial like sexuality and feminism but also did so in a way that put the reader in the mindset of the female protagonist.
The Roles and Portrayal of Women in American LiteratureBy: Brenna Svoboda
The article assesses the role women have played in literature over time from the 1800 to the 20th century.
The books above are just three of the many that have either catalogue the journey of female writers or greatly affected/changed literature in some way.
Writing as a Woman in the Twentieth Century-
By: Wendy Martin and Sharon Becker
The article talks about some of the same topics discussed in the previously mentioned books concerning the challenges women writers have had to face.
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee |
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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath |
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The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood |
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The Awakening by Kate Chopin |
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Beloved by Toni Morrison |
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