Jean Rhys was a Dominican-born British author recognized for her impactful novels exploring themes of identity, race, and gender. Born in 1890 in a Creole family in Dominica, she faced cultural dislocation from an early age, which greatly influenced her writing. After moving to England, she struggled with personal issues, including poverty and relationships, but ultimately developed a distinctive literary voice. Her most famous work, "Wide Sargasso Sea," serves as a prequel to Charlotte...