Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Household Papers and Stories (eBook, ePUB)

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HOUSE AND HOME PAPERS The Ravages of a Carpet Homekeeping vs. Housekeeping What is a Home? The Economy of the Beautiful Raking Up the Fire The Lady who does her own Work What can be got in America Economy Servants Cookery Our House THE CHIMNEY-CORNER Home Religion What will You do with Her? or, The Woman Question Woman's Sphere A Family Talk on Reconstruction Is Woman a Worker? The Transition Bodily Religion: A Sermon on Good Health How shall we entertain our Company? How shall we be Amused? Dress, or Who makes the Fashions What are the Sources of Beauty in Dress? The Cathedral The New Year The Noble Army of Martyrs OUR SECOND GIRL A SCHOLAR'S ADVENTURES IN THE COUNTRY TRIALS OF A HOUSEKEEPER

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Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) is a paramount figure in American literature and history, celebrated for her indelible impact on the anti-slavery movement. Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Lyman Beecher, a prominent Congregationalist preacher, thus embedding her deep in the moral and religious discourse of her time. Educated at the Hartford Female Seminary founded by her sister, Stowe cultivated the intellectual prowess that underpinned her literary works. Her opus, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' is renowned for its galvanizing effect on the anti-slavery cause, igniting compassion and anger that reverberated across the United States and abroad. In addition to her magnum opus, Stowe's portfolio is rich with other works, including 'Household Papers and Stories,' a compendium that showcases her deft skill in capturing and articulating the intricacies of domestic life and social norms of her era. Through her poignant prose and insightful narrative, Stowe's writings extend beyond mere storytelling; they serve as a critical lens into the fabric of 19th-century American society. Her literary style, characterized by a blend of sentimentality and realism, allows her to both appeal to her readers' emotions and offer a critique of the social injustices of her time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 946
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736413801
• Artikelnr.: 46444558