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Feminist perspective: Addresses African American women’s struggles against racism and sexism through the life of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century. Summary: The story follows Celie as she develops her sense of self through letters to God and her sister, and builds relationships with other women who help empower her.

Feminist perspective: Investigates the impact of slavery on the lives and identities of African American women. Summary: Centers on Sethe, an escaped slave who is haunted by the ghost of her daughter, and explores themes of memory, trauma, and family.

Feminist perspective: Analyzes how the patriarchy and societal norms in postcolonial India affect women. Summary: The novel deals with the tragic life of a family in Kerala and focuses on the experiences of fraternal twins, exploring themes of forbidden love and social discrimination.

Feminist perspective: Challenges the colonial narrative and explores the oppression of women within patriarchal society. Summary: Acts as a prequel to Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre', telling the story of Antoinette Cosway (Bertha Mason) and her descent into madness.

Feminist perspective: Examines themes of female subjectivity and sexual trauma within Haitian culture. Summary: Follows Sophie Caco from her youth in Haiti to her life in America, and her eventual return to Haiti to face her past and the relationship with her mother.

Feminist perspective: Though not explicitly feminist, offers a critique of gender roles in Igbo society. Summary: Chronicles the life of Okonkwo, an Igbo man who is determined to improve his social status within his community in the face of colonial changes.

Feminist perspective: Addresses themes of race, beauty standards, and gender inequality by focusing on the experiences of a young African American girl. Summary: Follows Pecola Breedlove's obsession with having blue eyes as a metaphor for seeking acceptance and love in a society that devalues people like her.

Feminist perspective: Depicts the effects of the Nigerian Civil War on women, and showcases the resilience and independence of its female characters. Summary: The novel explores the lives of five characters before and during the Nigerian Civil War.

Feminist perspective: Explores the intersection of colonialism, patriarchy, and race, and how it impacts the education and emancipation of women. Summary: The novel is about the coming of age of Tambu and the challenges she faces in Zimbabwe during the 1960s.