Elizabeth Stuart Phelps | |
| Born |
1844
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1911 (aged 67)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Feminist Literature, Social Commentary |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Female |
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, born on August 31, 1844, in Andover, Massachusetts, was an American author and feminist known for her novels and essays addressing social issues. Phelps’ writing style combines elements of social commentary and moral fiction, advocating for women’s rights and social reform. She primarily wrote in English.
Short Stories written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Chapters From a Life 1895 - Has it not been said that once in a lifetime most of us succumb to the particular situation against which… ... Read more
The Day of My Death 1869 - Alison was sitting on a bandbox. She had generally been sitting on a bandbox for three weeks,or on a bushel-basket,… ... Read more
The Married Daughter 1873 - We start in life with the most preposterous of all human claimsthat one should be understood. We get bravely over… ... Read more
What Was the Matter? 1869 - I could not have been more than seven or eight years old, when it happened; but it might have been… ... Read more
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