Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli

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Woman in the Nineteenth Century (eBook, ePUB)

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In *Woman in the Nineteenth Century*, Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli explores the multifaceted roles of women in a transformative era marked by burgeoning social change and increasing calls for gender equality. Through a blend of personal narratives, philosophical discourse, and progressive thought, Fuller critiques the restrictive societal norms imposed on women while advocating for their intellectual and spiritual emancipation. Her eloquent prose is steeped in Transcendentalist ideals, emphasizing self-reliance, individuality, and the importance of personal experience in the quest for knowledge and fulfillment. This seminal work not only situates women's experiences within broader cultural currents but also serves as a rallying cry for a reimagined social order where women can thrive as equals to men. Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli was a prominent American journalist, critic, and women's rights advocate who became a central figure in the Transcendentalist movement. As one of the first women to gain recognition as a serious intellectual in the mid-19th century, her firsthand experiences with gender discrimination and her extensive reading in philosophy and literature informed her revolutionary views on women's rights. Her role as a leading thinker in her time provides essential context for the passionate arguments and insights contained within her writing. *Woman in the Nineteenth Century* is essential reading for anyone interested in feminist theory, American literature, and the history of women's rights. Fuller's compelling arguments continue to resonate today, inviting readers to reflect on the progress that has been made and the work that remains. It is a profound statement of an era and an enduring text that still inspires contemporary discussions about gender equality.

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Sarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli (1810-1850), more commonly known as Margaret Fuller, was a seminal figure in the American transcendentalist movement and is regarded as a pioneering advocate for women's rights and education. Born in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, Fuller was provided with a rigorous education by her father, which was unusual for women of her time. She became proficient in several languages and cultivated a profound understanding of literature and philosophy, which greatly influenced her later work as a critic, teacher, and social reformer. Fuller is best known for her groundbreaking book 'Woman in the Nineteenth Century' (1845), which is often credited as one of the first major feminist works in the United States. In it, she argues for the intellectual and spiritual equality of women, urging them to transcend societal expectations and assert their independence and rights. Her literary style combines transcendentalist ideals with powerful advocacy, blending a fervent quest for truth and justice with a dense and allusive prose. As a journalist, editor, and critic, Fuller also had a significant impact on American letters. Her work on 'The Dial,' a transcendentalist journal, as well as her dispatches from Europe as a foreign correspondent for the 'New-York Tribune,' helped shape the intellectual discourse of her era. Tragically, her life was cut short when she perished in a shipwreck off Fire Island, New York, along with her husband and child. Despite her premature death, Fuller's passionate writings and her role in the women's rights movement continue to resonate with and inspire feminists and scholars.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028218409
• Artikelnr.: 64380326