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Is it bad that I loved this?? Is there a sequel! Who was the consumer for this book? Mothers who read it aloud to their daughters as a warning? I was surprised of the nature of this story when I read the short bio about the author Susanna Rowson I was expecting something a little more controversial. I mean I suppose this was controversial but Charlotte was such a weak female character that it almost seemed to cancel anything else out. The fact that Rowson was a female novelist seemed to be pretty substantial and impressive considering the time period but maybe the reason why she was so popular is because she wasn't encouraging any other bad behaviors amongst women. -Emma Peck | Is it bad that I loved this?? Is there a sequel! Who was the consumer for this book? Mothers who read it aloud to their daughters as a warning? I was surprised of the nature of this story when I read the short bio about the author Susanna Rowson I was expecting something a little more controversial. I mean I suppose this was controversial but Charlotte was such a weak female character that it almost seemed to cancel anything else out. The fact that Rowson was a female novelist seemed to be pretty substantial and impressive considering the time period but maybe the reason why she was so popular is because she wasn't encouraging any other bad behaviors amongst women. -Emma Peck | ||
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| + | Ok wait on a side note I was just looking at the article again and in the little bit about the author it says she returned to England in a prisoner exchange? Did I miss something? that seems kind of out of the ordinary was she a prisoner? Actually everything about her bio seemed rather different from that of the typical woman. She was an actress and a playwright! Why would such a seemingly accomplished and educated woman want to write something like this work? When I read the bio I was expecting a seriously scandalous read....I have to admit Charlotte fell a little short but I would still read more of it!-Emma Peck | ||
== Judith Murray, “The Story of Margaretta,” == | == Judith Murray, “The Story of Margaretta,” == | ||
