Women Writers and Humor

Aphra Behn (1640-1689) is widely regarded as the first female humorist in English literature. She was a playwright, novelist, and poet known for her witty and satirical works.

Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was an American writer known for her witty and satirical short stories and poems. Her works often explored the lives of women in the early 20th century.

Helen Fielding (born 1958) is an English writer and journalist known for her humorous novel "Bridget Jones's Diary" (1996) and its sequels.

Arundhati Roy (born 1961) is an Indian writer and activist known for her humorous and satirical writings. Her novel "The God of Small Things" (1997) won the Booker Prize.

Sherman Alexie (born 1966) is an American writer known for his humorous and satirical writings about Native American life. His novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" (2007) won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Zadie Smith (born 1975) is a British writer known for her humorous and witty essays and novels. Her works often explore themes of race, identity, and culture.

Graeme Simsion (born 1961) is an Australian writer known for his humorous novel "The Rosie Project" (2013) and its sequels.

Tina Fey (born 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her humorous and satirical writings. She is the creator and star of the television series "30 Rock" (2006-2013).

Maria Semple (born 1964) is an American writer known for her humorous novel "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" (2012) and its sequel.

Marian Keyes (born 1963) is an Irish writer known for her humorous and witty novels, often featuring eccentric characters and relationships.

James Thurber (1894-1961) was an American humorist, cartoonist, and writer. His humorous novel "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1939) is a classic of American literature.

Nora Ephron (1941-2012) was an American writer, director, and producer known for her humorous and satirical essays and novels. Her works often explored themes of love, relationships, and feminism.

William Goldman (1931-2018) was an American writer and screenwriter known for his humorous novel "The Princess Bride" (1973), which was later adapted into a classic film.

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her humorous and witty novels, often featuring female protagonists and social commentary.

Jonas Jonasson (born 1961) is a Swedish writer known for his humorous novel "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" (2009).