Comments for Literary Ladies Guide

Comment on Mary Hunter Austin, Novelist & Chronicler of Native American Life by Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:01:53 +0000

In reply to Susan Bussey. Thanks for the clarification! I'll make the correction in the post ASAP.

Comment on Mary Hunter Austin, Novelist & Chronicler of Native American Life by Susan Bussey

Susan Bussey — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:57:39 +0000

Mary’s daughter Ruth didn’t die. She was severely disabled. Mary cared for her alone, but not very well, for a number of years. I think it is a pretty important part of this story.

Comment on Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre: An Existential Love Story by Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:03:44 +0000

In reply to Kathy Zuckerman. They were both brilliant, and as humans, quite complicated. And yes, they could also be major jerks.

Comment on Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre: An Existential Love Story by Kathy Zuckerman

Kathy Zuckerman — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:58:02 +0000

After seeing photos of Donald Trump’s “apartment” in Trump Tower, I said, ” Well, that certainly shows that wealth doesn’t guarantee good taste!” That seems to be some of the reaction to Sartre and de Beauvoir’s relationship, it seems to be great intellect doesn’t guarantee great judgements in personal lives.

Comment on Work: A Story of Experience by Louisa May Alcott (1873) by Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:46:25 +0000

In reply to Kathy Zuckerman. It's such a timeless tale that never seems dated and that can be read on so many levels. Thank you for your comment, Kathy.

Comment on Work: A Story of Experience by Louisa May Alcott (1873) by Kathy Zuckerman

Kathy Zuckerman — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:30:45 +0000

Perfect! As a child, I loved “Little Women.” After reading it again as an adult, it seemed too sweet and unrealistic. I couldn’t figure out why my assessment had changed so much. Now, I understand.

Comment on Jean Webster, Author of Daddy-Long-Legs by Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:08:07 +0000

In reply to arcana. My guess is that she based the spirited Jerusha mainly on herself! Thank you for your comment.

Comment on Jean Webster, Author of Daddy-Long-Legs by arcana

arcana — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:22:49 +0000

I’ve always loved *Daddy-Long-Legs* for its wit and charm, so it’s fascinating to learn more about Jean Webster’s life and how her interests in social reform shaped her writing. The epistolary style feels so fresh even today. Did she draw inspiration from any real-life figures for Jerusha Abbott?

Comment on Christina Stead, Author of The Man Who Loved Children by Lisa Hill, ANZ LitLovers

Lisa Hill, ANZ LitLovers — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:20:38 +0000

Hello, it is lovely to see an Australian author featured here.
In 2016 ANZ LitLovers hosted Christina Stead Week and there is a dedicated page on the site, sharing reviews of all her major works. See https://anzlitlovers.com/christina-stead/

Comment on Jean Webster, Author of Daddy-Long-Legs by Tritons’ Fountain

Tritons’ Fountain — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0000

I’ve always loved *Daddy-Long-Legs* for its wit and charm, but I never knew much about Jean Webster’s life beyond the book. It’s fascinating to learn how her social activism and personal experiences shaped Judy’s character. Do you think her work with orphanages directly influenced the realistic details in the story?