Why she wrote : a graphic history of the lives, inspiration, and influence behind the pens of classic women writers / by Hannah K. Chapman and Lauren Burke ; illustrated by Kaley Bales.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-255).
Contents:
Introduction -- The horror of the everyday -- Finding their voice -- Activism as art -- Private lives -- Public identities -- Protection and profit -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"The incredible lives and hidden histories of eighteen women writers from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century are brought to life in this compelling graphic collection. From the forgotten mother of the gothic genre to the unexpected success of Little Women, the personal account of a mastectomy in 1811 to the public speech advocating intersectional suffrage in 1866, learn the untold stoies behind some of the greatest written works in the English language. Vibrant and compelling comics illustrate a pivotal moment in each writer's life, woven together with biographies, bibliographies, and fascinating trivia to answer a simple questions: When being a woman writer meant being undervalued, overlooked, or pigeonholed, why did she write?"-- cover page 4.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.