“Perhaps a reign of powerful women is necessary to make, or unmake when need be, powerful men. Women would not waste so readily and uselessly the lives they had such care and pain in bearing. Why should they submit to the massacre of the innocent, one generation after another ... and allow them to be brought up as live-stock for the inevitable killing?”
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Natalie Clifford Barney
Natalie Clifford Barney was an American playwright recognized for her significant contributions to American theater. Born on October 31, 1876, she was a prominent figure in the literary and artistic circles of the early 20th century. Barney's plays frequently delved into themes of gender, identity, and societal norms, and she is celebrated for her pioneering plays and her mentorship of numerous young playwrights. more
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