Definitely 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Scarlett O'Hara is a complex and strong - willed female character. Despite the historical context, she tries to hold her own in a male - dominated world. 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' by Anne Bronte is also a great choice. It tells the story of a woman who escapes an abusive marriage. And 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves has strong female characters like Livia who operate within the male - dominated Roman court, showing female agency.
Sure. 'The Awakening' by Kate Chopin is a classic. It tells the story of a woman who rebels against the restrictions of her marriage and society in the late 19th century. Another good one is 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood. It's based on a true story and explores the life of a female convict, touching on themes of gender and power. 'Herland' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is also great. It imagines an all - female utopia, which makes us think about gender roles.