In twenty-five witty and vibrant biographical essays, Firebrands introduces us to the brilliant and complex women writers that every discerning reader should know aboutFrom Murasaki Shikibu, the Japanese author of one of the world’s earliest novels, and Christine de Pizan, a poet in the royal court of medieval France, to Harriet Jacobs, who drew the world’s attention to the horrors of slavery through her own experience, Firebrands explores the lives and works of twenty-five extraordinary women writers. Joanna Scutts guides the reader through the centuries and across the world, hailing the fascinating lives and astonishing literary achievements of these women who dared to write against the odds. Brilliantly researched and fiercely uncompromising, Firebrands is a reminder to all of us to question what – and who – is considered part of the canon.

Format:Hardback 304 pages

Publisher:Duckworth Books

Imprint:Duckworth

ISBN:9780715655269

Published:26 Sep 2024

Classifications:Holidays & seasonal interest, Biography: literary, Literary studies: general, Social & cultural history, Feminism & feminist theory