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Hubbard, Elbert
1856
1915
Ali Baba
Elbertus, Fra
Hubbard, Bert
1882
Hubbard, Elbert
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02
Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women
Elizabeth B. Browning -- Madame Guyon -- Harriet Martineau -- Charlotte Brontë -- Christina Rossetti -- Rosa Bonheur -- Madame de Staël -- Elizabeth Fry -- Mary Lamb -- Jane Austen -- Empress Josephine -- Mary W. Shelley.
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"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written during the early 20th century. The book features various notable women, such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Harriet Martineau, and Charlotte Brontë, providing insights into their lives, struggles, and accomplishments. These essays reflect Hubbard's admiration for these figures, celebrating their contributions to literature, social thought, and personal resilience. The opening of the volume is introduced with a personal note from Elbert Hubbard II, the author’s son, highlighting the legacy of his father and his own aspirations to carry forward the ideals of the Roycroft movement. Hubbard II openly discusses his upbringing and formative experiences in the Roycroft Shops, setting the tone for a blend of personal reflection and biographical commentary. Following this, the book begins with a section about Elizabeth Barrett Browning, showcasing her early life, education, and the influences that shaped her poetry, as well as her profound relationship with Robert Browning. The narrative presents a rich tapestry of her struggles with health, the dynamic with her father, and her literary evolution, illustrating the themes of creativity and personal connection that pervade the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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