Jane Talbot
dic 2017 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt from Jane Talbot "I am very far from being a wise girl. So conscience whispers me, and, though vanity is eager to refute the charge, I must acknowledge that she is seldom successful. Conscience tells me it is folly, it is guilt, to wrap up my existence in one frail mortal; to employ all my thoughts, to lavish all my affections, upon one object; to dote upon a human being, who, as such, must be the heir of many frailties, and whom I know to be not without his faults; to enjoy no peace but in his presence, to be grateful for his permission to sacrifice fortune, ease, life itself, for his sake..."
Excerpt from Jane Talbot "I am very far from being a wise girl. So conscience whispers me, and, though vanity is eager to refute the charge, I must acknowledge that she is seldom successful. Conscience tells me it is folly, it is guilt, to wrap up my existence in one frail mortal; to employ all m...
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Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810) stands as a pivotal figure in early American literature, often hailed as the nation's first professional novelist. Born into a Quaker family in Philadelphia, Brown's intellectual curiosity and radical ideas set him apart from his contemporaries. He was deeply influenced by the Enlightenment and the political upheavals of his time, including the American and French Revolutions.Brown's literary career was marked by his innovative use of Gothic elements and psychological depth, which predated and influenced later American writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. His works often explored themes of paranoia, the supernatural, and the fragility of the human mind, reflecting the anxieties of a young nation grappling with its identity.A controversial figure, Brown was unafraid to tackle taboo subjects such as seduction, incest, and the impact of epidemic diseases, pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in literature. His progressive views extended beyond his writing; he was an advocate for women's rights and an early critic of slavery, using his platform to challenge societal norms.Despite his relatively short life, Brown's contributions to American literature were profound. He laid the groundwork for the American Gothic tradition and inspired a generation of writers to explore the darker aspects of the human experience. Today, Charles Brockden Brown is remembered not only for his literary innovations but also for his fearless engagement with the pressing issues of his time, making him a timeless figure in the annals of American literary history.
Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810) stands as a pivotal figure in early American literature, often hailed as the nation's first professional novelist. Born into a Quaker family in Philadelphia, Brown's intellectual curiosity and radical ideas set him apart from his contemporaries. He was deeply in...
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