This is a biography of Gertrude Atherton (1857-1948), one of the most outspoken, and successful novelists of her time. It emphasizes her place in the emergent debate on the place of women in society and her friendships with such figures as Ambrose Bierce and Gertrude Stein. In this colourful biography of Atherton, Leider aims to capture the flair, bravado, and driving ambition of the early 20th century's popular female novelist. This book is a Stanford University Press title distributed and marketed by Cambridge University Press in all territories outside North America