The essential feminist reader - Estelle B. Freedman

Including: Susan B. Anthony
Simone de Beauvoir
W.E.B. Du Bois
Hlne Cixous
Betty Friedan
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Emma Goldman
Guerrilla Girls
Ding Ling
Audre Lorde
John Stuart Mill
Christine de Pizan
Adrienne Rich
Margaret Sanger
Huda Shaarawi
Sojourner Truth
Mary Wollstonecraft
Virginia Woolf

The Essential Feminist Reader is the first anthology to present the full scope of feminist history. Prizewinning historian Estelle B. Freedman brings decades of teaching experience and scholarship to her selections, which span more than five centuries. Moving beyond standard texts by English and American thinkers, this collection features primary source material from around the globe, including short works of fiction and drama, political manifestos, and the work of less well-known writers.

Freedman's cogent Introduction assesses the challenges facing feminism, while her accessible, lively commentary contextualizes each piece. The Essential Feminist Reader is a vital addition to feminist scholarship, and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of women.