The Morgesons: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Morgesons: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stoddard, Elizabeth (1823–1902).
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"The Morgesons: A Novel" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a novel published in 1862. This female bildungsroman follows Cassandra Morgeson's quest for self-definition in mid-nineteenth-century New England. Through journeys from her isolated hometown to various cities, she confronts religious oppression, social constraints, and forbidden desire. A passionate affair, a tragic accident, and complex relationships shape her development. Ultimately, Cassandra must navigate marriage, family obligations, and societal expectations while pursuing spiritual, sexual, and economic independence in a world determined to confine her.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Morgesons: A Novel
- Author credits: Stoddard, Elizabeth (1823–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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