Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

The Jamesons (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Family Dynamics and Social Norms in 19th Century New England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman's "The Jamesons" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of familial relationships within the constraints of societal expectations in late 19th-century America. The novel is characterized by Freeman's trademark realism and sharp psychological insight, as she crafts the story of the Jameson family, navigating themes of duty, emotional conflict, and the restrictive roles assigned to women. Freeman'Äôs nuanced characters are brought to life against a backdrop of regional New England settings, reflecting the cultural and social mores of the time, while her use of dialect and vivid imagery immerses the reader in the characters' intimate struggles and triumphs. Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was a trailblazing author whose experiences as a woman in a patriarchal society deeply informed her literary voice. Raised in a New England town, Freeman observed the intricacies of rural life and family dynamics, which she adeptly immortalized in her works. Her commitment to portraying women's inner lives and challenges can be traced back to her own experiences, making her narratives resonate with authenticity and empathy, while also contributing to the broader conversation about gender roles in literature. "The Jamesons" is not just a family saga, but a profound commentary on the human experience, making it essential reading for those interested in feminist literature and historical narratives. Freeman'Äôs skillful craftsmanship and emotional depth invite readers to engage with the character'Äôs dilemmas, ultimately providing timeless insights into love, responsibility, and the quest for individuality.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 151
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066242053
• Artikelnr.: 58928294

Autorenporträt

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was an American author. Freeman was born on October 31, 1852, in Randolph, Massachusetts, to Eleanor Lothrop and Warren Edward Wilkins, who christened her "Mary Ella". Freeman's parents were conservative Congregationalists, and he grew up under severe supervision. Religious limitations play an important role in some of her works. In 1867, the family relocated to Brattleboro, Vermont, where Freeman graduated from the local high school before spending one year at Mount Holyoke College (formerly Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) in South Hadley, Massachusetts, from 1870 to 1871. She eventually completed her schooling at Glenwood Seminary in West Brattleboro. When the family's dry goods business in Vermont failed in 1873, they moved back to Randolph, Massachusetts. Freeman's father died unexpectedly in 1883, leaving her with no close family and an estate of barely $973. Wilkins returned to her hometown, Randolph. She moved in with a friend, Mary J. Wales, and started writing as her sole source of income. During a visit to Metuchen, New Jersey in 1892, she met Dr. Charles Manning Freeman, a non-practicing doctor seven years her junior. After years of courtship and delays, the couple married on January 1, 1902. She immediately established her name as "Mary E. Wilkins Freeman," and requested that Harper's use it on all of her work.