"The life that is my own! I live it. The life that is dark or bright or good or bad or strange or common, I live it."
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About Meridel Le Sueur
Meridel Le Sueur (1900-1996) was an American writer known for her works that focused on social issues, feminism, and the struggles of women and workers. She was a prominent figure during the Great Depression and the labor movements of the 1930s, advocating for social justice and equality. Le Sueur's writing often reflected her experiences and observations of the working class and marginalized communities.
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