Who's this woman writer?

[Soaring Crane]

Does anyone have a clue on . . .

Who is the woman writer of the 19th century who can be considered as the first real feminist, dressed as a man, and had several affairs with well-known men?

Thanks for any help.

[tribdog]

Michael Jackson?

[Soaring Crane]

You're joking, right?

[Evo]

You're joking, right?tribdog never makes jokes.

[Gokul43201]

My first guess would be Louisa May Alcott.

This guess is entirely based on Little Women, which is supposed to be autobiographical, and where Jo (who represents the author) is something of a tomboy.

[Integral]

Try George Elliot (Mary Ann Evans)

[Math Is Hard]

I would have guessed George Sand. (she dated Chopin and she cross-dressed)

[Dooga Blackrazor]

Susan B. Anthony? I don't have a clue: I just searched 19th century first real feminist and that was one of the people I found something on.

[Soaring Crane]

I would have to agree with Math is Hard. I think it is George Sand.

[tribdog]

tribdog never makes jokes.
Thank you.
Just because I give wrong answers doesn't mean I like to be laughed at. I try so hard to be respected.

[Les Sleeth]

I would have guessed George Sand. (she dated Chopin and she cross-dressed)

You are correct. There is a very enjoyable and funny biographical film about this, in fact, called "Impromptu." It is one of those movies that takes most of itself to build to a big joke. Judy Davis is great as Sand, and Hugh Grant plays Chopin.

[Soaring Crane]

I wasn't laughing, tribdog. I was just, er, confused.