| 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 I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (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 I" by Margaret Fuller is an autobiographical work produced in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a reflective exploration of her formative years, delving into her childhood experiences, family background, and intellectual upbringing, shaping a keen perspective on the struggles and triumphs of her youth and education. At the start of this memoir, Fuller reflects on her early life, offering glimpses into her family dynamics, particularly her father's ambitions for her education and the delicate health of her mother. She vividly recounts poignant memories, including the death of her younger sister, which left a lasting impact on her psyche. Margaret's narrative emphasizes her precocious intellect, her deep connection to literature, and the isolation she felt due to the intensity of her emotions and thoughts. Through her self-cultivating pursuits and reflections on friendship and loss, Fuller sets the stage for a deeply personal exploration that intertwines with broader themes of identity, purpose, and the pursuit of knowledge. (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. |
13105 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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