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Overview
From Austen to Alcott, this is a compilation of some must-read novels written by European & American women in the 19th century.
All authors are capped at three of their most popular works to promote diversity of thought and thus any additional novels are seen as bonuses. In addition to these works, I have included some other notary works important to the time which are bonuses for further reading. Happy to accept any suggestions or recommendations! The novels are sorted by year.
19th Century Novels By Female Writers
23 participants (42 books)
Overview
From Austen to Alcott, this is a compilation of some must-read novels written by European & American women in the 19th century.
All authors are capped at three of their most popular works to promote diversity of thought and thus any additional novels are seen as bonuses. In addition to these works, I have included some other notary works important to the time which are bonuses for further reading. Happy to accept any suggestions or recommendations! The novels are sorted by year.
Challenge Books
1865
(bonus)
Woman in the Nineteenth Century
Margaret Fuller
Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli, more commonly known as Margaret Fuller, (May 23, 1810 – July 19, 1850) was a journalist, critic and women's rights activist associated with the American transcendental movement. She was the first full-time female book reviewer in journalism. Her book Woman in the Nineteenth Century is considered the first major feminist work in the United States.
- GoodReads
Since this work is not a novel and is nonfiction, it is considered a Bonus Book for this reading challenge.
1871
(bonus)
Lady Susan
Jane Austen
We are only including Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Emma from Jane Austen's novels, therefore this work is included as a Bonus due to its popularity and significance.
