American Women Writers of the 19th Century

The nineteenth century was a period of prolific literary production from women writers, including figures such as Louisa May Alcott, Harriet Jacobs, and Zitkala-Ša, who played pivotal roles in American literary history. Despite facing societal forces aimed at silencing them, women writers found ways to assert their voices and contribute to the intellectual and political debates of the era. Thei...