woman of letters (n). a woman with a variety of intellectual interests and achievements, esp. literary, historical, scientific, or technological; in some cases, an academic or a scholar; an expert.

Throughout recorded history, women’s contributions have had a marked impact on the intellectual development of our world. The Women of Letters series seeks to amplify both the works and the voices of those women through a collection of wide-ranging longform interviews. We aim to create a space in which their stories can be seen, celebrated, and shared.

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LAUNCHING JUNE 2023