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"Daughter of Earth" by Agnes Smedley is a feminist novel that explores the experiences and struggles of women in American society. Praised in its foreword by Alice Walker, the book has been noted in the New York Times and is often included in course syllabi for U.S. literature and working‑class studies. Its vivid narrative and focus on women's perspectives place it firmly within the feminist literature tradition.
First publish date: 1929
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Agnes Smedley
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