As it’s International Women’s Day today I wanted to draw attention to a hugely influential female writer, Aphra Behn.Aphra Behn was one of the first women to ever make a living from being a writer. Born in 1640 in humble circumstances, Aphra led a life that is worthy of a novel itself. She rubbed shoulders… Continue reading Aphra Behn, International Woman. The Trailblazing Writer, Spy and Feminist Icon
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Happy Birthday Virginia Woolf! Reflecting on the great feminist writer
It was Virginia Woolf ’s birthday this week (25 January) and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this great woman’s life. Woolf is an absolute must for anyone wanting to get to grips with the history of feminist or queer writing. Misunderstood in her day, her thinly veiled attraction to women (and… Continue reading Happy Birthday Virginia Woolf! Reflecting on the great feminist writer