woman of letters (n). a woman with a variety of intellectual interests and achievements, esp. literary, 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 initiative seeks to amplify both their works and their voices through a series of wideranging longform interviews. We aim to create a space in which their stories can be seen, celebrated, and shared.
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