Sofie Podlipská, née Rottová (15 May 1833 in Prague – 17 December 1897 in Prague) was a Czech writer and the sister of Karolina Světlá. Sofie Podlipská mostly wrote historical novels, juvenile works, and feminist literature. She also had an interest in Theosophy and helped found the "American Ladies' Club." The name had no geographical meaning instead the word "American" was to designate it as modern and for progress. Her work emphasized motherhood and morality. References 1833 births 1897 deaths Writers from Prague People from the Kingdom of Bohemia Czech women writers Czech historical novelists Czech translators French–Czech translators Feminist writers Women historical novelists Czech-language writers 19th-century women writers 19th-century translators Burials at Olšany Cemetery