Unwed & Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Single Women Throughout History
Emma Duval
Sep 2025 · Andrews McMeel Publishing
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No partner? No problem! From economic independence to personal passions and everything in between, this beautifully illustrated guide profiles women who have had different reasons why they have chosen to remain single all throughout history that have nothing to do with the tragic trope of “spinsters.”
What do novelist Jane Austen, suffragist Susan B. Anthony, and Hollywood icon Greta Garbo have in common? They all subverted societal expectations and carved unique paths in history by remaining single and childless. There are many reasons why a woman might choose to remain single, from challenging gender norms, to financial independence, to the dislike of marriage as an institution. Author Emma Duval categorizes iconic and overlooked single women in history based on their motivations for singledom, celebrating their choice in a world that maligned the very notion. With captivating profiles and gorgeous illustrations, Duval memorializes her heroes in this accessible and iconic guide.
What do novelist Jane Austen, suffragist Susan B. Anthony, and Hollywood icon Greta Garbo have in common? They all subverted societal expectations and carved unique paths in history by remaining single and childless. There are many reasons why a woman might choose to remain single, from challenging gender norms, to financial independence, to the dislike of marriage as an institution. Author Emma Duval categorizes iconic and overlooked single women in history based on their motivations for singledom, celebrating their choice in a world that maligned the very notion. With captivating profiles and gorgeous illustrations, Duval memorializes her heroes in this accessible and iconic guide.
No partner? No problem! From economic independence to personal passions and everything in between, this beautifully illustrated guide profiles women who have had different reasons why they have chosen to remain single all throughout history that have nothing to do with the tragic trope of “spinst...
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Emma Duval is an author-illustrator who is passionate about women’s history, especially at it relates to women who had no children, whether by choice or by circumstance. A law school graduate, Emma wanted to use this project to help modern single women feel empowered by the realization that they are following in the footsteps of countless successful unmarried women before them.
Emma Duval is an author-illustrator who is passionate about women’s history, especially at it relates to women who had no children, whether by choice or by circumstance. A law school graduate, Emma wanted to use this project to help modern single women feel empowered by the realization that they ...
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