Ruth Hall - A Domestic Tale of the Present Time
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Ruth Hall - A Domestic Tale of the Present Time by Fanny Fern
The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humorous stories of ghost encounters, these volumes captivate the imaginations of readers young and old. Included in this collection are a variety of dramatic and spirited poems that contemplate the mysteries of life and celebrate the wild beauty of nature. The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection provides readers with an opportunity to enjoy and study these iconic literary works, many of which were written during a period of remarkable creativity.Sara Payson Willis, (1811-1872) better known by her penname, Fanny Fern was an American novelist, humorist, and columnist. Known for her conversational style and understanding of her target audience, Fern became one the of highest paid columnist in the United States, and was among the first women to have a regular newspaper column. She was an advocate for women's rights. Fern suffered through a difficult history of marriage after her first husband died, leaving her nearly penniless. When she was encouraged to remarry, she married a jealous man, who made her miserable. Despite the social scandal, Fern divorced him. After she earned financial, commercial, and personal success for herself, Fern married once more, this time to a man who adored her writing, and stayed with her until her death in 1872.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781528720052 |
| ISBN 10 | 1528720059 |
| Title | Ruth Hall - A Domestic Tale of the Present Time |
| Author | Fanny Fern |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Read Books |
| Year published | 2022-02-08 |
| Number of pages | 230 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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