Why she wrote : a graphic history of the lives, inspiration, and influence behind the pens of classic women writers
Title:
Why she wrote : a graphic history of the lives, inspiration, and influence behind the pens of classic women writers
Author:
ISBN:
9781797202099
Physical Description:
255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents:
Introduction -- The horror of the everyday -- Finding their voice -- Activism as art -- Private lives -- Public identities -- Protection and profit -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Dive into the fascinating, unexpected, and inspiring stories behind 18 of the English language's greatest women writers in this graphic anthology. Why She Wrote brings together both famous and obscure writers from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries and highlights their history, hardships, and influence— on the written word and each other— through accessible and engaging comics. Framed by short biographies, bibliographies, and fun facts"-- Provided by publisher.
