

Women Writers Through History | The Poetry of Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle was born into a tumultuous time (1918-2007) that brought about many unanswered questions, a time when God was questioned.
Susan Stoderl
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | Frances (Franny) Burney | British Novelist, Diarist and Playwright
In Burney’s world, class distinctions and strict social codes bound society with iron constraints. She use humor and satire to expose them.
Susan Stoderl
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | Phillis Wheatley Peters | First African-American Woman Poet
Phillis Wheatley Peters, the first African-American woman poet and only the third American woman to publish a book of poems.
Susan Stoderl
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | Elizabeth of Lorraine-Vaudémont, Medieval Translator of French to Early New High German
Elizabeth Vaudémont's translations of French Romances into Early New High German, influenced the development of German prose literature.
Susan Stoderl
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | Christine de Pizan | Biographical Details of a Medieval Woman Writer's Life and Learning
One characteristic of Christine de Pizan’s writing is that she always included autobiographical details in her various writing genres....
Susan Stoderl
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Women Writers Through History | Christine de Pizan (1364-1430) | First Paid Woman Writer, Part 1 of 4
Part 1 of 4: First Paid Woman Writer from the 14th-15th Century.
Susan Stoderl
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History |Marie Justine Benoite Favart | Woman of Many Talents
Marie Justine Benoîte Favart (1727-1772) was a notable French operatic singer, actress, playwright, and dancer.
Susan Stoderl
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | Marie-Jeanne Riccoboni | 18th Century French Actress and Novelist
In "Women Writers Through History," meet Marie-Jeanne Riccoboni, 18th Century French Actress and Novelist.
Susan Stoderl
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Women Writers Through History | Catherine Eliza Richardson (1777-1853) | Poet and Novelist
Scottish Woman Writer Catherine Eliza Richardson wrote under the pen name Mrs. G. G. Richardson.
Susan Stoderl
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | Four Women Writers of the 16th Century | The Seymour Sisters and Margaret of Valois
The Seymour sisters were the first and only Englishwomen published in Latin during the 16th century or any language before the 1560s.
Susan Stoderl
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Women Writers Through History | Edith Wharton's Incredible Writings and Philanthropy in WWI France
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) knew many real-life Cora Crawleys of Downton Abbey. If she were richer and prettier, she might have become one.
Susan Stoderl
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Women Writers Through History | International Women's Day | Four Women Writers Who Changed the World
In honor of International Women's Day, I chose for women writers to look at. Scholars believe that Princess Enheduanna , a woman who...
Susan Stoderl
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Women Writers Writers Through History | Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), an 18th-century British woman writer and early feminist, wrote about the place of women within society.
Susan Stoderl
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Women Writers Through History | Carol Ann Duffy | The First Female Scottish Poet Laureate Ever (2009-19) | Children's Poetry
Anne Duffy, the first Scottish Poet Laureate wrote or contributed to eight collections of children's poetry.
Susan Stoderl
Feb 7, 20231 min read