Hobomok (eBook, ePUB) - Child, Lydia Maria
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Lydia Maria Child's novel 'Hobomok' delves into the complexities of interracial relationships and cultural clashes during the colonial era. Through a mix of historical accuracy and romantic fiction, the book explores the forbidden love between a white woman, Mary Conant, and a Native American man, Hobomok. Child's elegant prose and attention to detail provide readers with a vivid portrayal of early American society and the struggles faced by those who dared to cross racial boundaries. Her nuanced depiction of characters and settings make 'Hobomok' a compelling read that offers insight into the…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Lydia Maria Child's novel 'Hobomok' delves into the complexities of interracial relationships and cultural clashes during the colonial era. Through a mix of historical accuracy and romantic fiction, the book explores the forbidden love between a white woman, Mary Conant, and a Native American man, Hobomok. Child's elegant prose and attention to detail provide readers with a vivid portrayal of early American society and the struggles faced by those who dared to cross racial boundaries. Her nuanced depiction of characters and settings make 'Hobomok' a compelling read that offers insight into the social issues of the time. Lydia Maria Child, a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, drew inspiration from her own experiences and beliefs to write 'Hobomok'. Her dedication to social justice and equality is evident in the themes explored in the novel, making it a significant contribution to American literature. I highly recommend 'Hobomok' to readers interested in exploring the historical and social dynamics of early America, as well as those intrigued by the intersection of race, love, and identity.
Autorenporträt
Mrs. Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was widely read and extremely well informed. She was the successful and popular author of a novel (Hobomok) and several how-to books (The Frugal Housewife, The Mother's Book, The Girl's Own Book), and editor of the Juvenile Miscellany. She was also a former educator and a member of the learned and reform-minded intellectual circles in Boston, both in her own right and as the younger sister of Convers Francis (1795-1863), a Unitarian minister, Harvard professor, and member of the Transcendental Club. In 1828 she married David Lee Child (1794-1874), another Harvard graduate, schoolmaster, diplomat, and lawyer. Their association with William Lloyd Garrison prompted Mrs. Child to publish this Appeal, for which she paid the price of alienating a significant portion of her previous audience. She did not waver but went on to edit the National Anti-Slavery Standard in New York City (1840-1844) and continued to write in support of emancipation, women's rights, and native rights as well.