Women of Words: A Personal Introduction to Forty-five Important Writers

by Janet Bukovinsky Teacher, Jenny Powell (Illustrator)

This revised and expanded edition celebrates the classics of literature by women from the last two centuries. Poetic, full-color portraits accompany biographical introductions to each writer, followed by carefully chosen excerpts from each woman's works. New to the pages of this elegant treasury are Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner Pearl S. Buck, contemporary Canadian author Margaret Atwood, Harlem Renaissance figure Zora Neale Hurston, prolific fiction and nonfiction writer Joyce Carol Oates, poet and essayist Adrienne Rich, 19century French writer and social activist Georges Sand, Victorian poet Christina Rossetti, Souther writer Carson McCullers, and Charlotte Brontë, author of the beloved classic Jane Eyre .

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Reference, Writing

208 pages, Hardcover

First published November 26, 2002

Reviews

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a treasure of a book.... An introduction of 40 women writers! Included are : Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Edith Wharton, Colette, Virginia Wolfe, Anais Nin George Sand Pearl S. Buck and up to Margaret Atwood. A little personal history, a piece of writing... I just finished Isak Dinesen - fabulous ! This is the starting place of my next 'to read' books.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was fun and featured several woman writers I had never heard of (but am now excited to read) and featured examples of each one's work. However, the pencil sketches of each authoress (courtesy of Jenny Powell) are exquisite. Their eyes come to life and you can almost see them writing when you read each piece. A quick, but informative, read.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book and the illustrations are also lovely.

[Lavender · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice introduction to many important women writers. Includes some backgrounmd, illustrations and excerpts from stories and novels.

[Carrie]

women's studies

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very interesting read for a teacher, a librarian or a bibliophile. such a great, easy resource for a classroom teacher. wish i had this before i retired1