Wonderful World of Powerful Women

Nineteenth and 20^th Century American women have, through the years, evolved from being simple mothers, wives, and daughters to becoming women of true substance.  Women who gained autonomy despite the stereotypes and stigmas placed on them by society.  It was an era primarily dominated by men and many historians have left out the importance of the roles women played in early American literature.  These early women writers are advocates for women empowerment.  They take into account the value and importance of family and social interaction of women in society and opened the doors for women.  They are true pioneers in literature, as well as, in history.

A little ‘Women in American Literature’ trivia…..

The first American woman writer, and the first American woman poet to have her work published was Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672).

To my Dear and Loving Husband

If ever two were one, then surely we.
If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee.
If ever wife was happy in a man,
Compare with me, ye women, if you can.
I prize thy love more than whole Mines of gold
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
My love is such that Rivers cannot quench,
Nor ought but love from thee give recompetence.
Thy love is such I can no way repay.
The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray.
Then while we live, in love let's so persever
That when we live no more, we may live ever.