| Author |
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910 |
| Title |
Reminiscences, 1819-1899
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Reminiscences, 1819-1899" by Julia Ward Howe is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir chronicles Howe’s life from her early childhood in New York through to her adult experiences, including her literary pursuits and social commentary. The book offers readers a glimpse into the life of a prominent social reformer, poet, and women's rights activist during a transformative period in American history. The opening of the memoir begins with Howe reflecting on her life and the changes she has witnessed throughout the 19th century. From her birth in New York City to the powerful intellectual and social currents that shaped her upbringing, she shares memories of her family, childhood experiences, and initial interactions with notable figures in literature and society. Howe paints a rich tapestry of her early life, discussing her education, the profound loss of her mother, and her father's strict upbringing that emphasized moral and religious values, setting the stage for the influential life she would lead as an adult. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Feminists -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32603 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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