The Women Who Make
Our Novels
BY
GRANT M. OVERTON
NEW YORK
MOFFAT, YARD & COMPANY
1922
Copyright, 1918,
BY
MOFFAT, YARD & COMPANY
——
First printing December 12, 1918
Second printing April 25, 1919
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
Edith Wharton 1
CHAPTER II
Alice Brown 11
CHAPTER III
Ellen Glasgow 20
CHAPTER IV
Gertrude Atherton 41
CHAPTER V
Mary Roberts Rinehart 54
CHAPTER VI
Kathleen Norris 68
CHAPTER VII
Margaret Deland 78
CHAPTER VIII
Gene Stratton-Porter 88
CHAPTER IX
Eleanor H. Porter 108
CHAPTER X
Kate Douglas Wiggin 121
CHAPTER XI
Mary Johnston 132
CHAPTER XII
Corra Harris 153
CHAPTER XIII
Mary Austin 164
CHAPTER XIV
Mary S. Watts 177
CHAPTER XV
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 198
CHAPTER XVI
Anna Katharine Green 204
CHAPTER XVII
Helen R. Martin 215
CHAPTER XVIII
Sophie Kerr 226
CHAPTER XIX
Marjorie Benton Cooke 238
CHAPTER XX
Grace S. Richmond 246
CHAPTER XXI
Willa Sibert Cather 254
CHAPTER XXII
Clara Louise Burnham 267
CHAPTER XXIII
Demetra Vaka 284
CHAPTER XXIV {vii}
Edna Ferber 292
CHAPTER XXV
Dorothy Canfield Fisher 298
CHAPTER XXVI
Amelia E. Barr 304
CHAPTER XXVII
Alice Hegan Rice 313
CHAPTER XXVIII
Alice Duer Miller 320
CHAPTER XXIX
Eleanor Hallowell Abbott 326
CHAPTER XXX
Harriet T. Comstock 334
CHAPTER XXXI
Honoré Willsie 342
CHAPTER XXXII
Frances Hodgson Burnett 357
CHAPTER XXXIII
Mary E. Waller 369
CHAPTER XXXIV
Zona Gale 377
CHAPTER XXXV
Mary Heaton Vorse 386
FOREWORD BY OLIVIA SALTER
As readers, we often find ourselves lost in the worlds created by talented authors, swept away by their words and characters. But how often do we stop to think about the women behind these timeless novels? In "The Women Who Make Our Novels," Grant M. Overton shines a light on the female writers who have shaped and defined the world of literature.
From the groundbreaking works of Edith Wharton and Anna Katharine Green to the masterpieces of Willa Sibert Cather and Marjorie Benton Cooke, this book celebrates the diverse voices and perspectives that have enriched our literary landscape. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Overton offers a compelling tribute to the women who have dared to dream, to challenge, and to inspire.
"The Women Who Make Our Novels" is not just a collection of biographies; it is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring legacy of female writers. It is a reminder that behind every beloved novel is a woman with a story of her own. So as you delve into these pages, I encourage you to not only appreciate the tales they tell but also the remarkable women who bring them to life.
Join me on this journey of discovery as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the women who make our novels.
Olivia Salter
06/18/2024
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