Welcome to Adaptive Reader’s exploration of the dynamic world of women authors! Throughout history, women have woven rich tapestries of stories, insights, and perspectives, contributing profoundly to the literary landscape.
From the timeless classics in the ancient period to the groundbreaking narratives of contemporary voices, female authors have demonstrated their courage, resilience, and creative talents by expressing their ideas.
Within our collection, we feature works by early female writers such as Sappho and Murasaki Shikibu, as well as timeless classics by Jane Austen, Edith Wharton, Emily Brontë, and others. Their explorations of societal norms and personal struggles continue to captivate readers. We also celebrate prominent female voices of the 20th century, such as Marina Ivanovna Tsvetaeva and Sarojini Naidu, whose poems offer feminine perspectives and reflect the struggles of experiencing significant historical changes.
Adaptive Reader also explores the imaginative realms of children’s fiction through the works of Johanna Spyri and Lucy Maud Montgomery, who pushed the boundaries of the genre to create multiple layers of meaning in their texts.
In the Adaptive Reader catalog, key areas of focus include the exploration of gender roles and identity, as seen in works by authors like Madame de la Fayette and Virginia Woolf, who delve into the nuances of female experience and societal expectations. Another significant aspect is the evolution of feminist thought, represented by texts ranging from Kate Chopin’s critiques of traditional gender roles to Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s utopian story, "Sultana’s Dream."
Additionally, narratives by women from various cultural backgrounds highlight issues of race, class, and cultural heritage, offering invaluable insights into the global feminine experience. Discovering these dimensions not only enriches our understanding of women’s roles in literature but also underscores their contributions to shaping literary and cultural discourse.
Through our collection, we invite you to join us to celebrate these incredible women and their literary contributions. Each author offers a unique lens through which we can view our world, enrich our understanding, and engage with diverse voices. Dive in with us and discover the profound impact of women authors across genres and generations.
READING LIST:
- Sappho, the author of The Poems of Sappho (Greece, 3rd century BC)
- Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji (Japan, before 1021)
- Madame de La Fayette, the author of The Princess of Cleves (France, 1678)
- Maria Edgewood, the author of "The Orphans," "The False Key," "The White Pigeon," and "The Bracelets” (Ireland, 1796)
- Jane Austen, the author of Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Pride and Prejudice (England, 1815)
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin (US, 1825)
- Emily Brontë, the author of Wuthering Heights (England, 1847)
- Charlotte Bronte, the author of Jane Eyre (England, 1847)
- Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women (US, 1868)
- Johanna Spyri, author of Heidi (Switzerland, 1880)
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the author of The Yellow Wallpaper (US, 1892)
- Kate Chopin, the author of The Awakening, “The Story of An Hour” (US, 1899)
- Willa Carther, the author of O Pioneers (US, 1903)
- Eleanor H. Porter, the author of Pollyanna (United States, 1913)
- Colette Gauthier-Villars, the author of Barks and Purrs (France, 1904)
- Grazia Deledda, author of Ashes (Italy, 1904)
- Sarojini Naidu, the author of The Golden Threshold (India, 1905)
- Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, the author of “Sultana’s Dreams” (India, 1905)
- Baroness Emmuska Orczy, author of The Scarlet Pimpernel (England, 1905)
- Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables (Canada, 1908)
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of The Secret Garden (England, 1911)
- Eleanor Porter, author of Pollyanna (US, 1913)
- Marina Ivanovna Tsvetaeva, the author of "The many fallen ones into the deepest...," "Your name is a finch in my hand...," "Here is a window anon," and "Should any soul have the gift of wings…” (Russia, 1913, 1916)
- Edith Wharton, the author of The Age of Innocence and Ethan Frome (US, 1920,1911)
- Katherine Mansfield, the author of “Miss Brill,” “A Cup of Tea,” “The Fly, “The Doll’s House,” and the “The Garden Party” (New Zealand, 1922)
- The Painted Swan: A Play in Three Acts by Elizabeth Bibesco (England, 1922)
- Agatha Christie, the author of Murder on the Links (England, 1923)
- Virginia Woolf, the author of Orlando (England, 1928)
- Zora Neale Hurston, the author of How It Feels to be Colored Me (US, 1928)