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Rita Mae Brown
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1944
Rita Mae Brown is an American feminist writer, best known for her coming-of-age autobiographical novel, Rubyfruit Jungle. Brown was active in a number of civil rights campaigns and criticized the marginalization of lesbians within feminist groups. Brown received the Pioneer Award for lifetime achievement at the Lambda Literary Awards in 2015. She is considered a significant Southern lesbian feminist poet and author and is associated with the women's liberation movement and women in print movement.
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About Rita Mae Brown
Birth
1944
First book
1973
Years writing
53
Rita Mae Brown is an American feminist writer, best known for her coming-of-age autobiographical novel, Rubyfruit Jungle. Brown was active in a number of civil rights campaigns and criticized the marginalization of lesbians within feminist groups. Brown received the Pioneer Award for lifetime achievement at the Lambda Literary Awards in 2015. She is considered a significant Southern lesbian feminist poet and author and is associated with the women's liberation movement and women in print movement.
Rita Mae Brown is a prolific American author who has published nearly 90 works throughout her career.
Her most iconic novel, Rubyfruit Jungle, has become a fundamental benchmark of contemporary literature.
In addition to her work as a novelist and screenwriter, Brown is known for her activism for LGBTI rights and feminism.
Her literary versatility ranges from mystery to poetry, demonstrating an exceptional command of diverse genres.
Beyond her writing, Rita Mae Brown is a passionate polo player, a sport she practices with dedication.
