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Title: Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 6: Harriet Martineau

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 6: Harriet Martineau" by John Morley is a biographical essay written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the life and contributions of Harriet Martineau, a notable figure of the Victorian era known for her writings on social issues and political economy. The essay engages with Martineau's intellectual journey, character, and her influence on social thought, exploring her as a pioneering female author and social reformer. The essay begins by discussing Martineau's challenging early life, which was marked by personal struggles and a strict upbringing. It highlights her literary career, particularly her success with tales that illustrated political economy principles. Morley emphasizes Martineau's transition from religious themes to a more scientific approach to societal issues, as well as her significant role in advocating for abolitionism and social reform. The essay also touches on her friendships with influential contemporaries and her later years spent in solitude, reflecting on her legacy as a writer and social critic. Ultimately, the essay portrays Martineau as a complex figure who was both a product of her time and a forward-thinking advocate for social change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morley, John, 1838-1923

EBook No.: 25793

Published: Jun 14, 2008

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Essays

Subject: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876

LoCC: History: Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 6: Harriet Martineau

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Kit Ellis and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 6: Harriet Martineau" by John Morley is a biographical essay written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the life and contributions of Harriet Martineau, a notable figure of the Victorian era known for her writings on social issues and political economy. The essay engages with Martineau's intellectual journey, character, and her influence on social thought, exploring her as a pioneering female author and social reformer. The essay begins by discussing Martineau's challenging early life, which was marked by personal struggles and a strict upbringing. It highlights her literary career, particularly her success with tales that illustrated political economy principles. Morley emphasizes Martineau's transition from religious themes to a more scientific approach to societal issues, as well as her significant role in advocating for abolitionism and social reform. The essay also touches on her friendships with influential contemporaries and her later years spent in solitude, reflecting on her legacy as a writer and social critic. Ultimately, the essay portrays Martineau as a complex figure who was both a product of her time and a forward-thinking advocate for social change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morley, John, 1838-1923

EBook No.: 25793

Published: Jun 14, 2008

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Essays

Subject: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876

LoCC: History: Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.