Right to Write

Discover the impactful scholarship of Kathrynn Seidler Engberg in her thought-provoking book, Right to Write, published by the University Press of America in 2009. Spanning 118 pages, this essential read delves into the lives of early American poets Anne Bradstreet and Phillis Wheatley, highlighting their remarkable journey to assert agency within a predominantly patriarchal literary landscape of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Engberg offers fresh perspectives on early American women's writing, making this study a valuable contribution to feminist inquiry and literary history. Explore how these pioneering women navigated their creative expression and influenced the literary world, providing inspiration for contemporary writers and scholars alike. Right to Write is a must-have addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.