About Classic Short Stories by Trailblazing Women:
This book brings you beautifully written short stories by women who broke new ground through their literary brilliance or ideas that were ahead of their time. Some women were leaders in their field, like award-winning author, Willa Cather. And writers like Kate Chopin rebelled against the traditional gender roles of their time.
Their fiction explores relationships, self-expression and freedom. ‘Coming Aphrodite!’ delves into a love affair between two artists; ‘M’sieu Fortier’s Violin’ is a rich drama about music and passion; and ‘A White Heron’ reveals the value of nature and freedom. Also included is Katherine Mansfield’s masterpiece ‘The Garden Party’. This collection showcases the best short stories by 7 trailblazing authors from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and celebrates their courage, creativity and talent.
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Author Bio:
The authors are Willa Cather, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Alice Dunbar Nelson, Susan Glaspell, Mary WIlkins Freeman and Katherine Mansfield. Editor – Carolyn J. Wild