Fanny Fern

Broschiertes Buch

Fern Leaves From Fanny's Portfolio (1853)

Beschreibung

Fern Leaves From Fanny's Portfolio is a collection of essays and sketches written by Fanny Fern and originally published in 1853. The book contains a series of witty and insightful observations on a variety of topics, including domestic life, women's rights, and the challenges faced by working-class Americans. The essays are written in a conversational style, with Fern's distinctive voice shining through in every piece. Throughout the book, Fern uses humor and irony to criticize social norms and challenge traditional gender roles. She also offers a glimpse into her own life, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on her experiences as a writer and a woman. Overall, Fern Leaves From Fanny's Portfolio is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of mid-19th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Fanny Fern was an American novelist, children's author, humorist, and newspaper columnist from the 1850s until the 1870s. Her appeal has been attributed to a conversational approach and an understanding of what was important to her primarily middle-class female audience. By 1855, Fern was the highest-paid columnist in the United States, earning $100 per week for her New York Ledger column. A collection of her columns released in 1853 sold 70,000 copies in its first year. Her most famous work, the fictional autobiography Ruth Hall (1854), has become a favorite among feminist literary students. Sara Payson Willis was born in Portland, Maine, to Nathaniel Willis, a newspaper proprietor, and Hannah Parker, his wife. She was the sixth of their nine kids. Her older brother, Nathaniel Parker Willis, rose to prominence as a journalist and magazine owner. Richard Storrs Willis, her younger brother, became a musician and music journalist, well known for creating the tune for "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear". Her other siblings included Lucy Douglas (born 1804), Louisa Harris (1807), Julia Dean (1809), Mary Perry (1813), Edward Payson (1816), and Ellen Holmes Willis (1821).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 494g
• ISBN-13: 9781436845830
• ISBN-10: 1436845831
• Artikelnr.: 24872386