 | First Lady of Letters: Judith Sargent Murray and the Struggle for Female Independence Subjects: Murray Judith Sargent 1751–1820; Authors American -- 18th century -- Biography; Authors American -- 19th century -- Biography; Feminists -- United States -- Biography; Feminism and literature -- United States -- History -- 18th century; Feminism and l; Thanks to the recent discovery of Judith Sargent Murray's papers--including some 2,500 personal letters--Sheila L. Skemp has documented the compelling story of a talented and most unusual eighteenth-century woman. Sheila L. Skemp is Clare Leslie Marquette Professor of History at the University of Mississippi. |
