What Answer? (eBook)

A Philosophical Journey Through Existential Themes in 19th-Century America

Anna E. Dickinson (Autor)

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2019
235 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406624309-8 (EAN)

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In "What Answer?", Anna E. Dickinson presents a compelling exploration of moral and social issues in post-Civil War America through a series of thought-provoking essays. Dickinson's literary style is characterized by its eloquent rhetoric and passionate advocacy for social reform, particularly concerning women's rights and the abolition of slavery. Her writing is deeply contextualized within the prevailing sentiments of the time, reflecting a society grappling with the ramifications of war and a quest for justice. Through articulated arguments and introspective reflections, Dickinson seeks to challenge her contemporaries to respond to the pressing ethical dilemmas of their day. Anna E. Dickinson, a prominent speaker and writer, emerged as a notable voice in the women's suffrage movement and the broader social reform landscape of the late 19th century. Growing up in a Quaker family that championed equality, Dickinson's own experiences of injustice fueled her advocacy. She was one of the first women to rise to prominence as a public lecturer, often addressing audiences on the virtues of freedom, morality, and civic responsibility. I highly recommend "What Answer?" to readers interested in the intersections of literature, social justice, and women's rights. Dickinson's unapologetic call to action not only reflects her prowess as a writer but also serves as an essential text for understanding the evolving dialogue on social ethics in American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 1863 • 19th-century america • African Americans • American Literature • authors and books • authorship • bookish • book lovers • Classic Literature • consciousness inquiry • Draft Riot • Existential Philosophy • Feminist literature • Fiction • Human Experience • Identity • Identity Exploration • interracial marriage • Introspective Writing • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • literary fiction • Literary History • Love Stories • New York • novelists • N.Y. • Passing • Philadelphia • philosophical discourse • poetic prose • political fiction • Racism • social justice themes • War Stories