"What Answer?" by Anna E. Dickinson is a novel set in 19th-century New York City that paints a picture of its inhabitants amidst pressing social concerns, notably ambition, love, and race. The narrative follows William Surrey, a charismatic young man navigating societal pressures as he becomes intrigued by an enigmatic young girl. The story begins with a vibrant scene on Fifth Avenue, where William reflects on the city's opulent but shallow society, and quickly becomes captivated by a girl he sees, leading to a pursuit marked by youthful enthusiasm. This personal quest is juxtaposed with a rising racial conflict at his father's foundry, centering on a gifted Black employee named Franklin. The story sets the scene for a tale of personal challenges within a society dealing with serious issues, as William must make decisions that will shape his future and impact those around him.
What Answer?
By Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth) Dickinson
In a Gilded Age city, a young man's pursuit of love clashes with a family conflict rooted in racial prejudice.
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About the AuthorAnna Elizabeth Dickinson was an American orator and lecturer. An advocate for the abolition of slavery and for women's rights, Dickinson was the first woman to give a political address before the United States Congress. A gifted speaker at a very young age, she aided the Republican Party in the hard-fought 1863 elections and significantly influenced the distribution of political power in the Union just prior to the Civil War. Dickinson was the first white woman on record to summit Colorado's Longs Peak, Lincoln Peak, and Elbert Peak, and she was the second to summit Pike's Peak.
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson was an American orator and lecturer. An advocate for the abolition of slavery and for women's rights, Dickinson was the first woman to give a political address before the United States Congress. A gifted speaker at a very young age, she aided the Republican Party in the hard-fought 1863 elections and significantly influenced the distribution of political power in the Union just prior to the Civil War. Dickinson was the first white woman on record to summit Colorado's Longs Peak, Lincoln Peak, and Elbert Peak, and she was the second to summit Pike's Peak.
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