Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 6: Ha
In this essay, John Morley examines the life and work of Harriet Martineau, a British writer and social theorist who was active in the 19th century. He begins by discussing her early life and education, noting that she was largely self-taught and had a wide range of interests. He then moves on to discuss her writing, noting that she wrote on a variety of topics, including economics, politics, and religion. He also examines her views on social reform, noting that she was a strong advocate for women's rights and was a vocal critic of slavery. He concludes by noting that her work was influential in the development of sociology and that she was an important figure in the history of British feminism.
By John Morley · First published 1904 · Genre: Biography, Essay, History · 13,115 words
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In 1850 Charlotte Brontë paid a visit to Harriet Martineau at Ambleside, and she wrote to her friends various emphatic accounts of her hostess. 'Without adopting her theories,' Miss Brontë said, 'I yet find a worth and greatness in herself, and a consistency, benevolence, perseverance in her practice, such as wins the sincerest esteem and affection. She is not a person to be judged by her writings alone, but rather by her own deeds and life, than which nothing can be more exemplary or noble.'
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: John Morley
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Essay, History, Literary Criticism
- Length: 13,115 words
- Structure: 1 section, 91 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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