Lawrence’s Women in Love (1920), regarded as the follow-up to The Rainbow, delves into Ursula’s and Gudrun’s often tumultuous relationships with men as they strive to maintain their individuality within those relationships.

Lawrence’s most controversial work, Lady Chatterley’s Lover (1928), centers on the stagnant marriage of an upper-class couple and delves into the repercussions of infidelity.

The Awakening, released in 1899, is Kate Chopin’s novel about a young woman trying to balance the roles of artist and wife, ultimately facing the consequences of seeking her independence.

Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House (1879) scrutinizes the childlike role of a nineteenth-century wife and mother and the devastating impact these limitations have on her marriage. A Doll’s House is available in a 2004 edition from Kessinger Publishing.

Kate Millet’s Sexual Politics (1969) explores the history and dynamics of feminism.