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Sarah Grand

Sarah Grand

Sarah Grand was an Irish-English feminist writer active from 1873 to 1922, best known for her literary focus on the "New Woman" ideal.

Lived
1854–1943
Nationality
Irish-English
Era
Victorian
Language
English

Sarah Grand was an Irish-English feminist writer who was active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with a career spanning from 1873 to 1922. Born in 1854, Grand developed a body of work that was deeply intertwined with the feminist movements of her time, representing a significant voice in the literary landscape before her death in 1943.\n\nHer writing is particularly distinguished by its focus on the 'New Woman' ideal. Through this concept, Grand's work explored and promoted new archetypes of female independence, intelligence, and social responsibility, challenging the traditional roles prescribed to women during her active years.