Hope Leslie or Early Times in Massachusetts - Brossura

Sedgwick, Catharine Maria

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ISBN 10: 0486476871 ISBN 13: 9780486476872

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2011

Riassunto

A spirited freethinker amid an oppressive Puritan community, Hope Leslie champions independence for women and justice for Native Americans. Her best friend Magawisca, the daughter of a Pequot chief, defies tribal authority to rescue a white man from death and restore a kidnapped girl to her family. This frontier novel paints an intriguing portrait of life in seventeenth-century New England as it explores the tumultuous relations between Puritans and Pequots.
Author Catharine Sedgwick ranks among the founders of American literature. Her richly plotted books abound in unforgettable characters like Hope Leslie, whose challenges to the social order range from rejecting a unwanted suitor to freeing wrongfully imprisoned Indians. Packed with politics, philosophy, and romance, this novel offers a fascinating depiction of women's efforts to build the new republic and claim their rightful place in history.

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L'autore:

A leading figure of early American literary culture, Catharine Maria Sedgwick (1789-1857) wrote six novels as well as numerous short stories and essays. Her vibrant, adventurous female characters represent remarkable exceptions to the narrow stereotypes of her era.

Product Description:

Set in 17th-century New England, this frontier romance novel offers unconventional views of early American life. Hope Leslie and other spirited female characters defy Puritanical society to engage in cross-cultural friendships, challenging the then-prevailing bias against Native Americans, and providing a captivating portrait of women's roles in building the new republic.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0486476871
• ISBN 13: 9780486476872
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 363