Study Shows Dip in Prominence of Female Characters in Novels
A study published in the Journal of Cultural Analytics shows that the prominence of female characters in novels and the number of female novelists declined between 1800 and 1960.
Top 10 Female Characters in Literature
Some books I like for their clever plots or unexpected denouements, others for their dazzling narratives. But the books I cherish are those with memorable characters, especially heroines. I rounded up 10 of the most memorable literary heroines I’ve met over the years.