Early works of Helen Hunt Jackson are written under the pseudonyms "Saxe Holm" and "H.H." so her books would be taken more seriously (a common thing of older female writers.) For her books on Native Americans, however, Jackson used her real name."Unquestionably the best novel yet produced by an American woman" was what North American Review said of Jackson's most famous work, Ramona. It has been adapted to stage and screen and was one of many novels that placed her as one of the greatest female writers in American history.
Bob Dylan's famous song, To Ramona.
The title theme from the screen adaptation of Jackson's novel, Ramona.
A section of the movie Ramona.
Ralph Waldo Emerson described Jackson as "the greatest woman poet."
Jackson was good friends with fellow American female writer Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Many people referred to Jackson's book A Century of Dishonor as "the Uncle Tom's Cabin of California."
Jackson has written more than 30 books and hundreds of articles.
Jackson was good friends with fellow American female writer Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Many people referred to Jackson's book A Century of Dishonor as "the Uncle Tom's Cabin of California."
Jackson has written more than 30 books and hundreds of articles.
