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The Best-Paid Woman in NYC

The LRB Podcast

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Navigating Triumphs and Costs in a Complex Life

This chapter explores the life of a pioneering woman in the arts, focusing on her wit, social circles, and the challenges she faced in her career. By examining her letters, we gain insight into her complex personality and the balance she sought between her public and private identities amidst societal pressures.

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