Kansas Women in Literature by Nettie Garmer Barker
"Kansas Women in Literature" by Nettie Garmer Barker is a collection of biographical sketches written during the early 20th century. This book highlights the contributions of various Kansas women writers, poets, and educators, celebrating their literary achievements and social impacts. It likely focuses on themes of empowerment and the cultural significance of women's voices in the literary landscape of Kansas. The book features a wide array of notable figures such as Effie
Graham, known for her engaging teaching methods and writings; Esther M. Clark, celebrated for her evocative poetry about Kansas; and Margaret Hill McCarter, one of the most financially successful women writers of her time. Each chapter offers insight into the lives of these women, detailing their origins, achievements, and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated society. Through anecdotes and excerpts from their works, Barker illustrates the rich literary heritage that these women have fostered, emphasizing their vital roles in shaping Kansas's identity and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Effie Graham -- Esther M. Clark -- Mary Vance Humphrey -- Kate A. Aplington -- Emma Upton Vaughn -- Jessie Wright Whitecomb -- Myra Williams Jarrell -- Ellen Palmer Allerton -- Emma Tanner Wood -- Cornelia M. Stockton -- Margaret Hill Mccarter -- Bessie May Bellman. and June Bellman Henthorne -- Amanda T. Jones -- Charlotte F. Wilder -- Anna L. January -- Hattie Horner Louthan -- Eva Morley Murphy -- Sallie F. Toler -- Anna E. Arnold.
Credits
Produced by Mike Lough, and David Widger
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
