In a celebration of the brilliant female authors of the past, we’ve collated a list of our top ten classic feminist novels.

A list of American author and activist Alice Walker's favorite books, from Elena Ferrante and Langston Hughes to Malala Yousafzai and Zora Neale Hurston.

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Compiled list of 15 must read classics everyone should read.

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From "Beloved" to "Jane Eyre," the 48 classics in this list are just some of the best books by women authors that you should read in your lifetime.

Women have made invaluable contributions to literature. However, hstorically, the talent of women authors has not been recognized. Here are 15 must-read classics by women authors.