Historical events of the last three centuries come alive through these women’s singular correspondences—often their only form of public expression. In 1775,

During the nineteenth century, women authors for the first time achieved professional status, secure income, and public fame. How did these women enter the lite

This study of correspondence in the Romantic period calls into question the common notion that letters are a particularly 'romantic', personal, and ultimately f

In 18th century France, letter writing became extremely fashionable, particularly amongst women. In this work, Dena Goodman opens up the world of these women th

With her older sister planning a wedding and her younger sister preparing to launch a career on the stage, Lulu can't help but feel like the failure of the Atwa