Writing Red: An Anthology of American Women Writers, 1930-1940

This collection of fiction, poetry, and reportage by revolutionary women of the 1930s challenges the notion that feminism disappeared after 1920, featuring thirty-six writers and covering topics such as sexuality, family relationships, race, class, and patriarchy. Toni Morrison calls the anthology "peopled with questioning, caring, socially committed women writers."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Haymarket Books

This extensive anthology of fiction, poetry, and reportage by revolutionary women of the 1930s effectively refutes the notion that feminism waned after 1920. Comprising thirty-six writers, including notable figures such as Muriel Rukeyser, Margaret Walker, Josephine Herbst, Tillie Olsen, Tess Slesinger, Agnes Smedley, and Meridel Le Sueur, this collection showcases the diverse voices and experiences of these pioneering women. What sets this anthology apart is its inclusion of other marginalized voices, particularly working-class Black and white women, who have contributed their unique perspectives to the broader narrative. The topics explored in this anthology are wide-ranging and thought-provoking, encompassing sexuality and family relationships, race, class, and patriarchy, as well as party politics. Renowned author Toni Morrison praises the anthology for its portrayal of "questioning, caring, socially committed women writers," highlighting the profound impact and significance of their contributions to the literary landscape of the 1930s.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 166 x 228 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642595833