Fredrika Bremer fu una scrittrice svedese del XIX secolo, riconosciuta come un'influente attivista per i diritti delle donne. Le sue opere letterarie, ispirate al romanzo epistolare e alle correnti filosofiche tedesche, esplorarono le complessità della vita quotidiana e dei legami familiari. Il romanzo "Hertha" di Bremer scatenò un significativo dibattito sociale in Svezia sul ruolo delle donne, catalizzando riforme cruciali. Si pone come una figura fondamentale la cui scrittura promosse l'emancipazione femminile e plasmò il discorso letterario.
This collection of works by Fredrika Bremer includes her personal correspondence as well as previously unpublished writings. Known for her feminist views and advocacy of women's rights, Bremer remains a key figure in the literary and political history of Scandinavia.
This collection of stories by Fredrika Bremer and Mary Howitt features the eponymous 'A Diary: The H-Family, Axel and Anna', as well as several other tales of family life and romantic intrigue. Bremer and Howitt were both important writers of the mid-19th century, known for their engaging prose and insightful social commentary. This book is perfect for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in the portrayal of family and social relationships in the 19th century.
Excerpt from The Homes of the New World, Vol. 2 of 3: Impressions of AmericaAT length, my sweet little Agatha, I have a moment's calm in which to converse with you; but it has been hard to find in this friendly city of the Friends.I left Charleston the fifteenth of this month, over whelmed, as in all other places, with presents, and an infinity of kindness and attentions. But ah how weary and worn out I was during the last days there with the labour of incessant society. Sea-bathing kept me alive, as well as a few hours of rest in the kind house of my friend Mrs. W. H.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This book is an account of Fredrika Bremer's travels through Switzerland and Italy in the mid-19th century, as translated by Mary Howitt. Bremer was a Swedish author and feminist who was famous for her travel writings and novels, and this book captures her inimitable style and voice. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscapes, cultures, and societies of Switzerland and Italy during this period, and is sure to interest anyone interested in the history and culture of these countries.