Violet Hunt
Isobel Violet Hunt was a British author and influential literary hostess known for her feminist novels that challenged societal norms. Born in 1862, she became an active participant in the women's suffrage movement, joining the Women Writers' Suffrage League and contributing to the discourse on women's rights through her writing and social engagements. Hunt's works often explored themes of gender, identity, and the complexities of women's experiences in a patriarchal society. In addition to her literary contributions, Hunt played a significant role in the establishment of International PEN, an organization dedicated to promoting literature and defending freedom of expression. Her notable works include 'The Subtle Feminine' and 'The Life of the Spirit,' which reflect her commitment to feminist ideals and her desire to elevate women's voices in literature. Hunt's legacy lies in her pioneering efforts to intertwine literature with activism, making her an important figure in the early 20th-century literary landscape.
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View all 1 quotes“It came at last. "'Dr. Graham, tell me,' she asked tremulously, 'do you believe that prayers - wicked unreasonable prayers - are granted?' He helped himself to another slice of bread-and-butter before answering. 'Well-' he said slowly, 'it seems hard to believe that every fool who has a voice to pray with and a brain to conceive idiotic requests should be permitted to interfere with the economy of the universe. As a rule, if people were long-sighted enough to foresee the result of their petitions, I fancy very few of us would venture to interfere.' ("The Story of A Ghost")”
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