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“I have not, in general, much belief in the ability of woman as a creative artist. Unwritten lyrics, as [Ralph Waldo] Emerson said once when we conversed on this subject, should be her forte.”

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Fredrika Bremer
Fredrika Bremer

Fredrika Bremer was a prominent Swedish writer known for her literary works that often explored social and moral issues, having a profound impact on Swedish literature. more

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