A memoir of Miss Hannah Adams by Hannah Adams and Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee

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Author Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831
Author Lee, Hannah Farnham Sawyer, 1780-1865
LoC No. 13019360
Title A memoir of Miss Hannah Adams
Original Publication Morocco: Gray and Bowen, 1832.
Note "Notices in continuation", by Mrs. Hannah F. Lee: pp. 45-110.
Credits The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "A Memoir of Miss Hannah Adams" by Hannah Adams and Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee is an autobiographical account written in the early 19th century. The memoir reflects on the life of Hannah Adams, an early American author and a pioneering literary figure, detailing her struggles, achievements, and relationships as she navigates a world where few women achieved recognition in literature. The narrative focuses on her profound love of knowledge, the hardships she faced due to her frail health and financial difficulties, and the impact of her close bonds with family and friends, particularly her sister. The beginning of the memoir sets the tone for Adams' introspective exploration of her life. Adams introduces herself with an honest assessment of her fragile constitution and the challenges of her upbringing in a family that valued literature. She recounts the influence of her father, who instilled in her a passion for reading despite the limitations of her education and health. The narrative also highlights her emotional experiences, including the loss of loved ones and the significance of her friendships. Through her candid reflections, readers gain insight into her determination to overcome adversity and her relentless pursuit of knowledge during a time when women's intellectual contributions were often overlooked. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831
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EBook-No. 70930
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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