Which Female Literary Icon Are You?
Which Female Literary Icon Are You?
Some say it's a man's world, but these women shaped it. Which one are you?
Some say it's a man's world, but these women shaped it. Which one are you?
Where do you like to read a good book?
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Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley
You are the woman all the boys want to hang out with - those boys being Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, and of course Percy (whose great work might not be so great if not for your careful editing). You are an important figure in the male dominated genres of science fiction and gothic horror. Your novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" is among the most enduring and influential novels of all time. You make the impossible seem just the opposite, and are forever famous for giving life to the dead, and wonderful stories to the world.
Jane Austen
Jane Austen
You are the mother of the modern novel. Your incredibly evocative and enduring novels have been enjoyed and adored by generations. You don't just write love stories, you write human stories. Your deft exploration of the human heart and soul have led to your continued popularity. It is a truth universally acknowledged that no bookshelf is complete without a little bit of Austen.
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood
You are the modern monarch of literature. Your over fifteen novels and countless short stories explore subjects ranging from coming of age, to dealing with death, to terrifying dystopia . . . even the shockingly real dangers of genetic manipulation. Whatever subject you decide to tackle your approach is always careful and your prose always incredible emotive. Your latest book, "The Heart Goes Last" is out this year. You are a true icon, and still going strong.
Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath
You are an important figure in poetry and literature who casts a long shadow. Your legacy is shrouded in darkness, but your affinity for addressing darker issues like depression have impressed upon many who suffer from the same and helped them in their own struggles. You stood tall among your male peers and are studied and admired for your poetry and prose alike. Sometimes the world needs people to look into the darkness to help them see light.
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton
You are a highly decorated and innovative writer who enjoyed fame in her lifetime and has made a lasting impression upon the literary and artistic landscape of America and the world. Novels like The House of Mirth and Ethan Fromm stand as incisive and humorous looks into the psychology of people and the ways in which they act and navigate life with each other. You gave the world much to think about and allowed them to laugh and to cry in equal measure. Your place in history is well earned, and not like to fade anytime soon.