The Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moulton, William U., -1898

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern" by William U. Moulton is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the life experiences of Sarah Willis, known as Fanny Fern, who was a prominent author and social commentator of her time. The narrative presents her struggles, triumphs, and the evolution of her literary career, showcasing her unique voice and perspective on women's issues and societal norms. At the start of the memoir, the groundwork is laid for understanding Fanny's origins and upbringing, illustrating her family background and early education. The reader is introduced to her family dynamics, recounted through anecdotes about her father's endeavors, her experiences at a renowned boarding school, and her interactions with prominent figures of her time. The opening chapters also hint at Fanny's vibrant personality and her early observations of life, which shaped her distinctive voice as a writer. Through these initial passages, the reader begins to see the foundation of Fanny's later literary accomplishments and the personal challenges she faced, setting the stage for her impact on literature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

An unfriendly sketch, apparently occasioned by Fanny Fern's "Ruth Hall"; with selections from her writings.

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-10-30