Elizabeth Stoddard

From the strikingly original voice of Elizabeth Stoddard (1823-1902) comes a pioneering novel about growing up female in 19th-century American middle-class society. THE MORGESONS marked an important transition in the novel form and evoked comparisons during the author's lifetime with such masters as Balzac, Tolstoy, the Brontes, and Hawthorne.

The Morgesons

A Novel

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The Morgesons, By Elizabeth Stoddard

Elizabeth Drew Stoddard, née Barstow (May 6, 1823 - August 1, 1902), was a United States poet and novelist. Stoddard is most widely known today as the author of The Morgesons (1862), her first of three novels. Her other two novels are Two Men (1865) and Temple House (1867). Stoddard was also a prolific writer of short stories, children's tales, poems, essays, travel writing, and journalism pieces.

The Morgesons: a Novel

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The Morgesons; A Novel

In her groundbreaking novel, "The Morgesons," Elizabeth Stoddard intricately weaves a tapestry of mid-19th century American society, exploring themes of gender, identity, and the constraints of familial duty. Written in a distinctly realistic style, the narrative follows the life of the strong-willed heroine, Emergence Morgeson, whose struggles against societal norms and personal expectations reflect the burgeoning sense of female agency. Stoddard's prose is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the complexities of her characters and their emotional landscapes amidst an evolving cultural backdrop, making it a vital contribution to American literature and early feminist narratives. Elizabeth Stoddard, a contemporary of Henry James and Mark Twain, drew from her own experiences growing up in a restrictive New England society. Her keen insights into the lives of women during this era are shaped by her challenging personal circumstances, including her own battles with marriage and motherhood. Stoddard's insightful observations into the human condition, coupled with her commitment to truth in storytelling, position her as a significant voice in the literary canon of her time. For readers interested in the intersection of gender and narrative in American literature, "The Morgesons" is a compelling exploration of a woman's quest for self-definition against the backdrop of societal expectations. Stoddard's nuanced portrayal of Emergence invites readers to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of women seeking autonomy, making this novel not only a historical document but also a timeless study in resilience. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Enriched edition. A Novel

"Stoddard was, next to Melville and Hawthorne, the most strikingly original voice in the mid-nineteenth-century American novel, a voice . . . that ought to gain a more sympathetic and perceptive hearing in our time than in her own."—from the Introduction The centerpiece of this volume is The Morgesons (1862), one of the few outstanding feminist bildungsromanae of that century. Additional selections include arresting short stories and provocative journalistic essays/reviews, plus a number of letters and manuscript journals that have never before been published. The texts are fully edited and documented.

"The Morgesons" and Other Writings, Published and Unpublished

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Temple House

Elizabeth Drew Stoddard, nee Barstow (1823-1902) was an American poet and novelist. After her marriage to poet Richard Henry Stoddard in 1852 she assisted her husband in his literary work, and contributed stories, poems and essays to the periodicals. She is most widely known today as the author of The Morgesons (1862), her first of three novels. Her other two novels are Two Men (1865) and Temple House (1867). She was also a prolific writer of short stories, children's tales, poems, essays, travel writing, and journalism pieces. One major source of Stoddard's importance to American literature is the historicism of her work, the manner in which her writing embodied and subverted the tension of her present-day culture with the archetypal or received values of the American past. Originally published between 1859 and 1890 in such magazines as Harper's Monthly, Harper's Bazaar, and The Atlantic Monthly, Stoddard's stories prove her to have had one of the most original and unique voices in nineteenth-century American literature. Amongst her other works are Poems (1895) and Lemorne Versus Huell (1863).

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