The World She Edited

This meticulously researched biography offers an intimate look at Katharine S. White, a trailblazing editor who played a pivotal role in shaping The New Yorker's legacy and transforming the literary landscape for women in the 20th century. Through her dedicated mentorship, she nurtured a remarkable array of writers, many of whom achieved literary greatness, while also redefining the relationship between editors and authors. The book also explores her influential marriage to E.B. White and her profound impact on literary culture and community.