Margaret Fuller

Margaret Fuller was a towering figure of American transcendentalism, a journalist, and a critic who championed women's rights. She served as the first full-time female book reviewer in journalism, and her seminal work, "Woman in the Nineteenth Century," is recognized as the first major feminist text in the United States. Fuller was renowned for her "conversations," intellectual gatherings designed for women to compensate for their limited access to higher education. Her writing is characterized by its intellectual rigor and bold engagement with social reform, advocating for causes such as prison reform and the emancipation of enslaved people. Her lifelong dedication and insights have solidified her legacy as an inspiration to many advocates for women's rights and feminism.