Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Author Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Compiler Stowe, Charles Edward, 1850-1934
Title Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe
Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a biographical account compiled from her letters and journals, written in the late 19th century. This work offers an intimate look at the life of one of America's most prominent literary figures and an ardent abolitionist, following her journey from childhood through significant life experiences, including her family dynamics and early literary endeavors. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Harriet Beecher Stowe's early life, detailing her childhood in Litchfield, Connecticut. It introduces us to her family background, including the profound impact of her mother's death when Harriet was just four years old. Through her reflections, we see young Harriet grappling with grief, familial love, and the formative influences of her relatives, notably her father, Dr. Lyman Beecher, a prominent minister. The narrative captures her early education, literary interests, and the burgeoning aspirations that would eventually lead her to become a celebrated author. This section effectively establishes the groundwork for understanding the values and experiences that shaped Stowe's influential career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Subject Women abolitionists -- United States -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 6702
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 3, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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