| Author |
Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850 |
| Editor |
Channing, W. H. (William Henry), 1810-1884 |
| Editor |
Clarke, James Freeman, 1810-1888 |
| Editor |
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
| Title |
Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume II" by Margaret Fuller is a memoir written in the mid-19th century that details the life and relationships of the influential American writer and intellectual, Margaret Fuller. The memoir is likely to explore her thoughts on Transcendentalism, her interactions within intellectual circles of her time, and her reflections on the roles and perceptions of women. The opening of the memoir introduces Fuller through the lens of a friend's perspective, as they recount their initial observations of her life in Jamaica Plain during the summer of 1839. This friend's narrative paints Fuller as a remarkable yet misunderstood figure who challenged social norms and embraced intellectual pursuits with vigor. Through an evolving friendship marked by admiration and intrigue, the reader is treated to insights into Fuller’s character, her interactions with prominent thinkers, and her aspirations for women’s rights and literary expression. The section highlights her complexity, revealing her as both vibrant and contemplative, illustrating the struggles she faced in seeking fulfillment in both her personal and professional lives. (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 |
Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850
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| Subject |
Transcendentalists (New England) -- Biography
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| Subject |
Feminists -- United States -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13106 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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