The Morgesons: A Novel

"The Morgesons: A Novel" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a story set in a New England village, focusing on a young woman named Cassandra Morgeson as she comes of age. The themes in the story are about growing up, what society thinks a person should do, and going after what you want, all happening within a family that used to be well-known but isn't anymore. We learn how the family lives, mostly by seeing Cassandra as a child. She doesn't always do what she's told; she wants to see the world and understands everything that is happening. The reader gets a feel for her world through her interactions with her family, showcasing both the good and bad sides of their way of life that could hold her back.