| Description |
256 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Chiefly illustrations. |
| 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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-255). |
| Subject |
Women authors -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Women authors -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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| Genre |
Biographies.
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Graphic novels.
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| Added Author |
Burke, Lauren (Writer on women's history), author.
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Bales, Kaley, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781797202099 (hardcover) |
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