Florence Finch Kelly

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Rhoda Of The Underground

Beschreibung

Rhoda of the underground centers on a young woman struggling with societal expectations and personal moral convictions amid rising national tensions over slavery. Early chapters reveal complex family relationships, especially with her sister, and her growing involvement in the underground railroad. Her upbringing is shaped by contrasting views within her family, particularly influenced by her father s abolitionist stance. This sets a backdrop of conflict and introspection as she faces the harsh realities of slavery. The narrative explores her emotional and ethical challenges, especially after encountering a fugitive slave, which forces her to weigh societal norms against her conscience. Complicating matters is her romantic connection with a man who is secretly a slaveholder, deepening the internal and external conflicts she faces. These early developments establish a nuanced portrayal of a woman at a crossroads, navigating familial loyalty, love, and a moral awakening. The story sets a tone of courage and change, promising a journey that confronts injustice while highlighting personal growth and difficult choices. Rhoda s path reflects broader struggles for freedom and equality during a turbulent time.

Autor

Florence Finch Kelly was an American feminist, suffragist, journalist, and author known for her work in novels, short stories, and articles. Born in Girard, Illinois, on March 27, 1858, she was the youngest of eight children in a family that moved by covered wagon from Illinois to Kansas. Her father, James Gardner Finch, was a farmer, and one of her brothers, Charles Sumner Finch, became a newspaper publisher. Kelly attended the University of Kansas, earning both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree. She married newspaper publisher Allen P. Kelly in 1884 and had two sons, one of whom died in childhood. In her career, Kelly contributed articles to several periodicals, including the Boston Globe and Liberty. She also worked as a book reviewer for the New York Times from 1906 to the mid-1930s. Known for her interest in social and economic reforms, she traveled to New Zealand and Australia to study their economic policies and wrote extensively on those subjects. Kelly published seven novels and numerous short stories. She passed away in 1939 in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 300g
• ISBN-13: 9789371816830
• ISBN-10: 937181683X
• Artikelnr.: 75921085