Autobiographical Sketches by Annie Besant

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Author Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
Title Autobiographical Sketches
Note Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Autobiographical Sketches" by Annie Besant is a collection of personal reflections and narrative excerpts that provide insight into the author's life, written during the late 19th century. The work delves into Besant's early experiences, familial relationships, and formative moments, capturing her evolution from a delicate childhood in London to her aspirations and struggles as a young woman. The opening of the book introduces Besant as a child born into a family with rich cultural and historical backgrounds, explicating her mother's Irish heritage and her father's medical profession. She recounts vivid memories from her early years, from the warmth of her mother's affection to the influence of her extended family, especially her proud maiden aunt. Besant reflects on key events, such as her father's death when she was a young child and the profound impact of his absence on her mother's life. Throughout this opening section, themes of familial love, loss, and the shaping of identity emerge, setting the stage for the author's contemplative journey as she navigates her upbringing amid the societal expectations and personal convictions of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Subject Women authors, English -- Biography
Subject Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
Subject Women social reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Women's rights -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 11376
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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