List of the the most remarkable English literature women writers of all times

Women have made substantial contributions in almost all fields throughout history. There is no denying the fact that while the present-day world thankfully opens blossoming opportunities for women in almost all spheres, succeeding in a career was not a bed of roses for women in ancient times. For instance, the world of literature was dominated by men and shut doors for women to enter into the limelight through their beautiful literature pieces. While many women of those times who were eager to present their literature talents sadly accepted these restrictions as their defeating fate, many stood up, faced the opposing storm, and came out as a winner. No wonder these women deserve great recognition.

Yes, many women writers of the ancient times overcame societal barriers and blessed the world with their groundbreaking piece of literature and timeless poetries. Here, we have handpicked a list of some women authors of all times who have gifted their world some literature masterpieces. Note that it is not possible to list all the outstanding women authors of all times and thus we have handpicked only a few, but all the women writers of the past and the present are worthy of great applause.

Here we begin with the list of the top remarkable women authors of the world!

Virginia Woolf 

The experimental writing style of Virginia Woolf was enough to keep anyone hooked. The way the author explored the consciousness was what made her stand out from the crowd. She gifted the world with outstanding pieces of literature works like the “Orlando”, “To the Lighthouse”, and “Mrs. Dalloway”. All these writing pieces demonstrate the author’s mastery over feminist themes and the stream of consciousness.

Jane Austen

Another shining name of women authors is Jane Auston. The writer was popular for her sharp wit and social commentary. The author brought to the world masterpieces like the “Pride and Prejudice”, which is still one of the most loved writing pieces. Her other works like the “Emma”, the “Sense and Sensibility” and more have also received immense love. What made the writer remarkable was her strong observations of the society. Her characters were strong and memorable.

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Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë has given many literary classic hits to the world. Her one of the most celebrated piece of work, “Jane Eyre” still enchants the readers with its strong Gothic atmosphere and the character of the heroine. The writer, alongside her sisters Anne and Emily, have contributed significantly to the 19th century English literature.

Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was popular for her unconventional punctuation. Yes, you read it right. What made Emily stand out from the crowd was her timeless poetries and the way she played with words to present intense themes of death, nature, and love. Emily Dickinson’s verses have always held a strong influence on the poets and readers of her time.

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Sylvia Plath

Those who are interested even a bit in literature and poetry know the great importance of “The Bell Jar”, and the “Ariel”. Unlike many poets who preferred delving deep into themes like love, Sylvia Plath was brave enough to talk about themes like existential despair, femininity, and mental illness, in those times. Her great imagery and brutal honesty in her writing has what made Sylvia Plath a true literary icon.

George Eliot

George Eliot was actually the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. She was another brave female authors of the ancient times who challenged the Victorian gender norms through her elaborate novels like “The Mill on the Floss” and the “Middlemarch”. Her social critiques are something that keep even the present-day readers hooked.

The female authors presented in the listicle have penned down a diverge range of experiences and voices in the history of English literature. The works of these prominent English writers of the previous centuries spark conversations and challenge conventions of the current times.

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