Jean Rhys

Jean Rhys was a British writer, born in 1890 in Dominica, best known for her novel "Wide Sargasso Sea," which serves as a prequel to Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre." Rhys's work often explores themes of identity, displacement, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Her unique perspective, shaped by her Caribbean heritage and personal experiences, highlights colonialism and racial issues. Rhys's evocative and lyrical prose has earned her a significant place in 20th-century literature, and she was influential in feminist literary studies, reviving interest in marginalized voices in classic literature.