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Few writers have grafted as did Christine de Pizan (1394–1430), who’s widely considered to be the first professional woman of letters in Europe.—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2025 August Wilhelm entered the employment of the French woman of letters Madame de Staël, and accompanied her on her travels.—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2022
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