Do you know books written by women? If the answer is yes, you are on the right path. If the answer is no, we will help you.
Due to social, political and economic issues, literature has always been a sexist field. You can notice in a simple way: how many books written by women can you remember off the top of your head right now?
You probably remembered Clarice Lispector, Virginia Woolf, Mary Shelley e Jane Austen, among others. But how many books written by men have you read? I’m sure there were dozens, maybe hundreds of names.
Even though literature is a field in which it is difficult to stand out, many warriors have embarked on this path in search of their legitimate places of prominence. Certainly, they have had enormous success with irreplaceable and timeless works.
That’s why Area de Mulher created a literary and respectful list for you. We’ve put together some books written by women that you can’t help but read.
If you’ve already read any of these, I’m sure you’ll want to read them again.
Check out 10 books written by women that everyone needs to know
1 – Poems from the Alleys of Goiás and More Stories
At the height of his 75 years, in 1965, Cora Coralina wrote his first book. She is an author from Goiás nationally recognized for her short stories and poems. This book is one of the most popular in the poet’s collection, and should certainly be recognized as well as all of the author’s work.
2 – Saga Harry Potter
Going from a Brazilian poet to an American best-selling writer, J. K. Rowling is one of the most popular authors on Planet Earth. Without a doubt, you know this woman’s most famous literary work: the saga Harry Potter. With 8 books, they are an example of successful books for young adult audiences. No introduction needed, right?
3 – The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch was the winner of Pulitzer of literature in 2014, being one of the most revered books of the second decade of the 2000s. The work tells the childhood and youth of a young man who lost his mother in a museum after a terrorist attack.
The only souvenir he had left of his mother was a mysterious painting he took from the museum after the incident. The book was written by Donna Tarttan author whose writing is much compared to that of Charles Dickens. Furthermore, she is considered one of the greatest contemporary authors.
4 – Dear Life
Winner of Nobel Prize for Literature of 2013, Alice Munro is a Canadian writer specializing in short stories that enchant the entire world. Your book Dear Lives, from 2012, is one of his most popular works. He brings together the best of today’s short stories.
5 – The Hour of the Star
The Hour of the Star It is not only one of the greatest works of national literature, but also one of the most interesting classic books in history. The work of Clarice Lispector tells the “peaceful” life of a northeastern woman through a narrator who also appears in the story.
Above all, it is a poetic, existentialist work that brings together what the author does best: discussing human life in its deepest depths.
6 – Brazilian Holocaust
Written by Daniela Arbex and released in 2013, it is a report book that tells the story of Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, where around 60 thousand people died during the 20th century. The narrative recalls the horrors experienced by patients at the psychiatric hospital.
7 – The Sun is for Everyone
Firstly, Harper Lee She is recognized for having written one of the classics of world literature. The sun is for everybody It is also an indispensable work for everyone who loves a good story.
8 – Stop talking bad about routine
Firstly, this book is an adaptation of the monologue by the actress, singer, poet and writer Elisa Lucinda. Furthermore, the work brings together stories lived and heard by the author.
9 – The Bell Jar
Finally Sylvia Plathone of the greatest authors of the 20th century. The Bell Jar It’s the poetry specialist’s only novel, and it’s also one of her most beloved works. Basically, the book talks about a woman in depression. Plus, saying more than that could ruin her experience.
10 – Americanah
Americanah another of the books written by women that everyone needs to read at some point. The work, in fact, is by the Nigerian author Chimanda Ngozi Adichie.
The book portrays complex themes such as immigration, racism and gender inequality. The plot centers on Ifemelu and Obinze, who experience their first love during the military regime in Nigeria.
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Source: Bula Magazine
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