For centuries, the literary canon has been shaped by traditions that elevated certain narratives while overlooking others. Among the most neglected were the friendships of women—rich, complex, and culturally significant connections that were routinely dismissed as trivial or private, and excluded from scholarly attention and official literary histories.
For centuries, the literary canon has been shaped by traditions that elevated certain narratives while overlooking others. Among the most neglected were the friendships of women—rich, complex, and culturally significant connections that were routinely dismissed as trivial or private, and excluded fr...
April 22, 2026