This unique work covers the history of the individualist feminism movement and of three prominent publications that rose in its defense: The Word, Liberty, and Lucifer the Light Bearer. Although these journals published some of the most important ideas on feminism, anarchism, and personal liberty, they are often overlooked today. Biographies and selections of writing from contributors to these magazines feature the remarkable women and men who laid many of the foundations for modern feminist thought. Included among those profiled are Angela Heywood, who first defended abortion based on woman's self-ownership of her body, and Lillian Harman, who was jailed at the age of 16 for being married without state or church ceremonies. These profiles and writings provide insight into the lives and work of these important, but often neglected early feminists.
- ISBN10 0786407751
- ISBN13 9780786407750
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English