Harriet Jacobs
Author of the autobiography, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” The book, now an “American classic,” gives a plain account of the horrors of slavery and her path to freedom.
Author of the autobiography, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” The book, now an “American classic,” gives a plain account of the horrors of slavery and her path to freedom.
Polish feminist, journalist, translator, and suffragette who was imprisoned
One of the most prominent figures in Ukrainian literature, renowned for her poems and plays. In addition to her literary contributions, she actively participated in political, civil, and feminist movements.
New York madame and author
Japanese classical poet of the late Heian and early Kamakura periods
Polish historian and the first woman to be awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Zurich
Polish-Jewish writer, escaped from the Warsaw Ghetto and worked as a Polish secretary on the Aryan side, leveraging her non-Jewish appearance and German fluency.
Irish poet, writer, singer, actress, dramatist and Irish-language activist
Irish author
Irish novelist