“I am no bird, and no net ensnares me.”
- Charlotte Brontë
An elegant, illustrated book of poetry, excerpts, and musings from pioneering women writers. From Sappho's early call-to-action to "become a voice" to Emily Dickinson's universally edifying "hope is the thing with feathers," this exquisite collection celebrates foundational women writers who had a remarkable impact on future generations. The bold illustrations are a visual ode to visionary women including: Jane Austen, Ida B Wells, Virginia Woolf, Edna St Vincent Millay, Charlotte Bronte, Zora Neale Hurston, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Kate Chopin, Harriet Jacobs, Willa Cather, Mary Shelley, Murasaki Shikibu, Frances Harper, Zitkala-Sa and more.
More about Obvious State: Our artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, witty insights that strike a chord, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply.
This soft-covered book is 4.5 x 6 inches in size. All of Obvious State books are printed in California on FSC certified, sustainable paper made with 10% recycled content. They use soy and vegetable-based inks and uncoated paper for a beautiful, elegant finish.
