A Singular Life - Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward (nee Mary Gray Phelps, 1844-1911) was an American author and an early advocate of clothing reform for women, urging them to burn their corsets. A Singular Life is a novel about the lie and works of an Episcopal clergyman.

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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward (nee Mary Gray Phelps, 1844-1911) was an American author and an early advocate of clothing reform for women, urging them to burn their corsets. A Singular Life is a novel about the lie and works of an Episcopal clergyman.
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps (1844-1911), born Mary Gray Phelps, was an influential American author and feminist whose literary work focused on themes of religion, social reform, and gender equality. Adopting her mother's name after her death, Phelps published her first story at thirteen and steadily gained recognition as a writer, with 'A Singular Life' being one of her outstanding contributions. Known for her exploration of religious and moral dilemmas, Phelps brought attention to the predicaments of New England protagonists, often stirring social consciousness among her readers. Notably, her novel 'The Gates Ajar' (1868) showcased her embrace of spiritualism and the afterlife, providing solace to a nation grieving from the Civil War. Phelps's writing can be characterized as both didactic and inspirational, distinguished by her narrative gift and insightful character portrayals. Her commitment to social issues, especially women's rights, is evident in her essays and novelistic output. Phelps was ahead of her time, advocating for animal rights and the deinstitutionalization of Christian doctrine in favor of more personal spirituality. Her extensive oeuvre, which additionally includes 'The Silent Partner' (1871) and 'The Story of Avis' (1877), solidified her as a significant figure in 19th-century American literature, significantly contributing to the cultural discourse on gender roles and societal norms. Her literary legacy persists in the empowerment of female authorship and the pursuit of individual freedom within the constraints of contemporary society.