Sultana’s Dream by Roquia Sakhawat Hussain
“Sultana’s Dream” is a pioneering work of feminist science fiction written by Roquia Sakhawat Hussain and published in 1905. The story imagines a utopian world where traditional gender roles are reversed.
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The Man by Bram Stoker
“The Man” by Bram Stoker, known for Dracula, revolves around Stephen Norman, a girl raised as a boy due to her father’s desire for a male heir.
Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf
“Orlando: A Biography” by Virginia Woolf is a groundbreaking novel published in 1928. Renowned for its innovative narrative structure and exploration of gender and identity, the story follows the life of Orlando, a nobleman who miraculously lives for centuries, changing sex from man to woman.
Ann Veronica by H.G. Wells
“Ann Veronica” by H.G. Wells captures Ann Veronica Stanley’s rebellion against the constraints imposed by her family and society.
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft
“A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” by Mary Wollstonecraft, published in 1792, is a seminal work in feminist philosophy. Wollstonecraft, a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, critiques the social norms and educational practices that limit women’s potential.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
“The Yellow Wallpaper,” a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, was published in 1892. This semi-autobiographical tale explores themes of mental illness and the oppressive nature of gender roles in the late 19th century.
The Odd Women by George Gissing
“The Odd Women” by George Gissing, published in 1893, is a novel that delves into the lives of six sisters struggling against the societal expectations of late Victorian England.
Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft
“Maria: or, The Wrongs of Woman” is an unfinished novel by Mary Wollstonecraft, published posthumously in 1798. Known for her pioneering feminist philosophy, Wollstonecraft weaves a narrative that delves deeply into the societal and personal struggles of women in the 18th century.