#womeninliterature

June 4, 1907

Winifred Emma May otherwise known as Patience Strong British poet is born

Doris Kearns Goodwin American biographer, historian, and political commentator is born.

Beatrix Potter English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist is born.

Edith Wharton American novelist is born.

Maya Angelou American Poet is born.

George Sand French novelist was born.

Olympe de Gouges French author of the "Declaration of the Rights Woman and Female Citizen" is born.