Bibliograph

Why she wrote, a graphic history of the lives, inspiration, and influence behind the pens of classic women writers, by Hannah K. Chapman and Lauren Burke ; illustrated by Kaley Bales

Type

Label

Why she wrote, a graphic history of the lives, inspiration, and influence behind the pens of classic women writers, by Hannah K. Chapman and Lauren Burke ; illustrated by Kaley Bales

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

collective biography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why she wrote

Nature of contents

comics graphic novelsbibliography

Oclc number

1187223952

Responsibility statement

by Hannah K. Chapman and Lauren Burke ; illustrated by Kaley Bales

Sub title

a graphic history of the lives, inspiration, and influence behind the pens of classic women writers

Summary

"Dive into the fascinating, unexpected, and inspiring stories behind 18 of the English language's greatest women writers in this graphic anthology. Why She Wrote brings together both famous and obscure writers from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries and highlights their history, hardships, and influence--on the written word and each other--through accessible and engaging comics. Framed by short biographies, bibliographies, and fun facts"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The horror of the everyday -- Finding their voice -- Activism as art -- Private lives -- Public identities -- Protection and profit -- Conclusion

Target audience

juvenile

Classification