Woman and War, from Woman and Labor

The essay explores societal attitudes toward women's roles, reflecting Olive Schreiner's feminist perspective. Born in South Africa, Schreiner's early ambitions in nursing were thwarted by ill-health, leading her to pursue writing. Her controversial novel, "The Story of an African Farm," addressed themes of freethought and feminism, establishing her as a significant literary voice. As she engaged with South African politics, her relationships with figures like Cecil Rhodes influenced her work, culminating in critical writings that challenged prevailing norms.