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1860s
1373

Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich The first book ever published by a female is written about 16 revelations Julian had about love and religion.

Little Women by Louis May Alcott Each March sister has a question to ponder about society and works against those ideals.

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02

1899
1795-1810s

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Austen, through her main character Elizabeth Bennet, teaches the importance of self-love and independence.

The Awakening by Kate Chopin Chopin projects her discontent with societal expectations through her main character Edna Pontellier.

Women's Literature ...

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1933-1935

05

1900s

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Scout is an intelligent and curious young girl who pushes boundaries and contemplates the philosophy of good and evil in society.

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston We view this story through the perspective of a Black Female Libertarian; a novel perspective from the 1900s. Hurston's main message was to encourage readers to rediscover themselves and find self-love.

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06

1939
1910-1920s

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Christie, a famous mystery writer from the 1900s, showcases the impact of guilt on one's consciousness, also exploring issues of prejudice, compassion, justic and social class.

Radium Girls by Kate Moore Not only does this story unfold the truth about the effects Radium has on the human body, but it also changes labor and safety laws that protect all workers.

... Through the Decades ...

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1960-1970s

09

1942-1944

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Writing the story from the perspective of a Black woman, this mystery novel covers many more issues besides just race. Bennett shows how the past can shape a person's decisions and how educates on reasons why people may feel drawn to become someone other than who they truly are.

The Dairy of a Young Girl by Anne Frank This diary acts as an educator for the Second World War through the lens of a teenage girl who experiences the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand.

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10

Undetermined Future
1960s

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Although this book was extremely popular, not many people may have noticed the true purpose of this fiction novel. Collins wrote about power, but also how inequality impacts how we are treated in society.

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Combined the book and the film share the story that many people in the Black community faced before the Civil Rights Act: workplace discrimination.

... And into the future