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Stoddard, Elizabeth
1823
1902
Stoddard, Elizabeth Drew (Barstow)
Barstow, Elizabeth Drew
The Morgesons: A Novel
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"The Morgesons: A Novel" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a richly detailed work of fiction reflecting life in a New England village, likely penned during the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to Cassandra Morgeson, a young girl navigating familial dynamics and her own identity amid the constraints of her society. The novel explores themes of growth, societal expectations, and personal ambition, set against the backdrop of a family with a fading legacy. The opening of "The Morgesons" establishes the familial setting through Cassandra's childhood experiences and interactions with her family members, particularly her mother and aunt. We are drawn into her world as she recounts moments of defiance, a desire for adventure, and her struggle to comprehend a complex household with its own traditions and expectations. Cassandra's character is immediately portrayed as curious and spirited, manifested in her interactions with her aunts and her desire to read and learn despite the dismissive attitudes towards her interests. The atmosphere is conveyed vividly, presenting the quaint yet stifling world of Surrey in which the Morgeson family resides, hinting at both the charm and limitations of their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Young women -- Fiction
Bildungsromans
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Category: American Literature
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