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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women Authors
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women Authors

Depiction and Quote from “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath By Megan Melone, Writer Photography via Pinterest and Wikipedia Literature is still very male-dominated, with women authors and women’s writings often being overlooked for more established and revered male authors and male-written works. To celebrate Women's History Month and bring more awareness to women writers, I compiled a list of classic feminist works. There are numerous impactful women writers and works to read, and I encourage you to expand your literary circle. The works below are a good starting point for the reader who wants to delve into feminist writings.  Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Zora Neale Hurston was born in Alabama but grew up in Eatonville, Florida. Her writing cele...