Dame Rebecca West was a celebrated writer, feminist, and social critic known for her insightful commentary on politics and culture. Some synonyms for her name include Rebecca West, Cicely Isabel Fairfield, and Dame Cicily Isabel Fairfield. While her birth name was Cicely Isabel Fairfield, she adopted the pen name Rebecca West in honor of a character in an Ibsen play. Her numerous essays, novels, and journalism pieces were marked by their intellect and wit, and she was regarded as one of the most important feminist voices of the 20th century. Today, her work continues to be praised for its incisive examination of society and human nature.