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Life beyond the margins: female diarists through time

Life beyond the margins: female diarists through time

Sarah Gristwood delves into the diaries of women that have previously been lost to time to reveal what they can tell us about the past

Published: May 6, 2024 at 7:24 AM

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From meditations on grief to musings on motherhood, diaries can reveal a great deal about women's lives over the centuries. In this Long Read written by Sarah Gristwood, we turn the pages of some of history's most fascinating and overlooked examples.

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the April 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.