Netta Syrett (1865–1943) was an English novelist and writer associated with the late Victorian period. Her literary career was defined by her engagement with contemporary social shifts, most notably through her creation of "New Woman" protagonists. These characters reflected the emerging feminist ideals of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, challenging traditional societal expectations of women.
Syrett's most prominent work, the novel Portrait of a Rebel, exemplifies her thematic focus on female independence and rebellion against restrictive social norms. The novel's narrative and cultural impact were further cemented when it was adapted into the 1936 motion picture A Woman Rebels, bringing her literary vision to the cinema audience.
