Lesbia

Lesbia Soravilla (1906 – 1989) was a Cuban writer, feminist and activist, prominent in the feminist movement of the 1920s and 1930s. Her work, including poetry and novels, dealt with feminist issues. Her novels include El dolor de vivir (1932) and Cuando libertan los esclavos (1936).

Lesbia Harford (1891 – 1927) was an Australian poet, novelist and political activist. She was one of the first women to study law degree at the University of Melbourne. She agitated for the rights of workers, supporting a group of union workers who were imprisoned for treason and other crimes. A later reading of Harford's poetry and biography have raised her profile as a pioneer of 'free love' and a queer icon.