A New-England Tale by Catharine Maria Sedgwick (English) Paperback Book

Description: A New-England Tale by Catharine Maria Sedgwick, Susan K. Harris, Emily Van Dette An influential work written in the early 1800s, "A New-England Tale" sheds light on attitudes toward women, religion, and parenting during Americas formative years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jane Elton, orphaned as a young girl, goes to live with her aunt Mrs. Wilson, a selfish and overbearing woman who practices a repressive Calvinism. In their rural New England village, Jane grows up yearning to break free from Mrs. Wilsons tyranny and find her place as a citizen of the evolving American Republic. She is helped by her encounters with characters who embody various shadings of moral, religious, and civic virtue- the affectionate servant Mary Hull, a pious Methodist; Mr. Lloyd, a kind Quaker; Crazy Bet, emotional, sympathetic, but deeply unstable; and Old John, bereaved but wise. Ultimately, A New-England Tale is about the connection between parenting and governing, and the key role women play in shaping a fledgling nation.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators. Author Biography Catharine Maria Sedgwick (1789-1867) was one of the first American women authors to gain prominence. She was born in Massachusetts, where she set several of her works. She published six novels and later wrote on domestic and social issues.Susan K. Harris is Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature at the University of Kansas.Emily E. Van Dette is a doctoral candidate at the Pennsylvania State University. Details ISBN0142437123 Author Emily Van Dette Short Title NEW-ENGLAND TALE Pages 224 Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0142437123 ISBN-13 9780142437124 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 813.2 Year 2003 Residence US Birth 1789 Death 1867 Place of Publication Hawthorn Country of Publication Australia DOI 10.1604/9780142437124 Imprint Penguin Random House Australia Narrator Jonathan Glover Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications M.D. Publisher Penguin Random House Australia Publication Date 2003-07-29 Audience General NZ Release Date 2003-07-28 AU Release Date 2003-07-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159448689;

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