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Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume I

By Margaret Fuller

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness a young woman's intellectual and emotional development as she navigates family expectations, loss, and the search for self-discovery in 19th-century America.

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2004-08-03
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Summary

"Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume I" by Margaret Fuller is a journey into the author's past, revealing the pivotal moments and influences that molded her character. The memoir begins with Fuller's reflections on her upbringing, highlighting her father's dedication to her education and her mother's fragile health. She shares powerful recollections, including the devastating loss of her younger sister, a tragedy that profoundly affected her. The story emphasizes her exceptional intellect, her passion for literature, and the loneliness she experienced because of her intense emotions. With her focus on self-improvement along with reflections on friendship and grief, Fuller builds a story that explores identity, purpose, and the quest for wisdom.

About the Author

Sarah Margaret Fuller, sometimes referred to as Margaret Fuller Ossoli, was an American journalist, editor, critic, translator, and women's rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement. She was the first American female war correspondent and full-time book reviewer in journalism. Her book Woman in the Nineteenth Century is considered the first major feminist work in the United States.

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