Augusta De Grasse Stevens
The biography focuses on the life of Augusta De Grasse Stevens, a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and labor reform. Born into slavery, she rose to become a leader in her community, advocating for equal rights and social justice. The book explores her early life, her experiences as an abolitionist, and her later work with the Women's Trade Union League.
By Helen C. Black · First published 1890 · Genre: Biography, Literary Criticism, History · 4,762 words
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Among the younger American authors who have made their mark on the literature of the day, Augusta de Grasse Stevens takes a high stand. Highly educated and deeply read, as well versed in the political and civil history of her own country as in that of the land of her adoption, her mind expanded by much continental travel, and inheriting the talents of her brilliantly gifted parents, it is no wonder that she should have attained the depth of thought, the originality of idea, and the fluency of expression which characterise her writings. The young author, who is _petite_ in stature, and slight in figure, with grey-blue eyes and brown hair, was born in Albany, on the Hudson River, the capital city of New York, a quaint old Dutch town that bears to this day many marked peculiarities of its rich founders, whose manor lands, granted by royal patent, stretched far and wide along the river banks. Her father was the Hon.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Helen C. Black
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Literary Criticism, History, Autobiography, Cultural Commentary
- Length: 4,762 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Biography — The text provides a detailed account of the life, family background, and career of Augusta de Grasse Stevens, focusing on her personal history and achievements.
- Literary Criticism — The work discusses the literary contributions and style of Augusta de Grasse Stevens, analyzing her writings and their impact.
- History — The narrative includes historical context and references to significant historical figures and events related to the author's family and works.
- Autobiography — The text contains first-person accounts and reflections from Augusta de Grasse Stevens, offering insights into her personal experiences and thoughts.
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Biography · Memoir · Autobiography · Historical · Nonfiction · American History · 19th Century · Women's Studies · Social Reform · Abolitionism · Slavery · Racial Issues