Description

Book Synopsis

Winifred Black worked in journalism from 1888 to 1936, often writing under the pseudonym Annie Laurie. Her work appeared in the Hearst papers--especially the San Francisco Examiner--and in fifty additional newspapers weekly through syndication. Black wrote 10,000 short pieces, as well as three books, a nonfiction oeuvre that combined quasi-autobiographical details with characters and scenes to provide cultural analysis for a nationwide audience. She wrote about the realities facing modern women--their work, their marriages and divorces, the violence they endured, their need for independence.

Contemporary praise for Black named her the world''s most famous feature writer and one of the world''s most successful reporters, while her critics affixed the pejorative labels stunt girl and sob sister. This study covers her influential career and gives the first serious attention to her journalism and nonfiction.

Winifred BlackAnnie Laurie and the Making of

    Product form

    £27.54

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £28.99 – you save £1.45 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Fri 26 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Winifred BlackAnnie Laurie and the Making of by Katherine H. Adams

      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/12/2015 12:08:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476662961, 978-1476662961
      ISBN10: 1476662967

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Winifred Black worked in journalism from 1888 to 1936, often writing under the pseudonym Annie Laurie. Her work appeared in the Hearst papers--especially the San Francisco Examiner--and in fifty additional newspapers weekly through syndication. Black wrote 10,000 short pieces, as well as three books, a nonfiction oeuvre that combined quasi-autobiographical details with characters and scenes to provide cultural analysis for a nationwide audience. She wrote about the realities facing modern women--their work, their marriages and divorces, the violence they endured, their need for independence.

      Contemporary praise for Black named her the world''s most famous feature writer and one of the world''s most successful reporters, while her critics affixed the pejorative labels stunt girl and sob sister. This study covers her influential career and gives the first serious attention to her journalism and nonfiction.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account