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Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)
1793
1860
Parley, Peter
Goodrich, Samuel Griswold
Goodrich, S. G. (Samuel Griswold)
Lives of Celebrated Women
Lucretia and Margaret Davidson -- Mrs. Adams -- Mrs. Washington -- Madame de Stael -- Lady Hester Stanhope -- Hannah More -- Mrs. Barbauld -- Madame de Genlis -- Josephine -- Marie Antoinette -- Madame Roland -- Madame de Sévigné -- Mary, Queen of Scots -- Elizabeth, Queen of England -- Isabella of Spain -- Joan of Arc.
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"Lives of Celebrated Women" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 19th century. The work seeks to highlight the lives and achievements of notable women, challenging the notion that women's glory lies in obscurity and emphasizing their significant contributions to society. Through profiles of various women, including literary figures and historical personas, the book illuminates the struggles and triumphs of women who have shaped history. The opening of the text introduces the concept that women's dignity and happiness can also lie beyond the domestic sphere, as articulated in the preface. Goodrich argues against the restrictive views of femininity, presenting examples such as Queen Elizabeth and Joan of Arc. Following this, the first biography focuses on Lucretia Maria Davidson, a talented poet from an early age whose life is marked by both profound creativity and personal tragedy. The early accounts of her childhood illustrate her sensitivity, intelligence, and an extraordinary dedication to literature, setting the tone for the exploration of women's capabilities and experiences throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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