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Catharine Sedgwick

American writer 1789-1867 · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 77

Catharine Maria Sedgwick was an American novelist of domestic fiction. From the 1820s to the 1850s, Sedgwick made a living writing short stories for a variety of periodicals. She became one of the most notable female novelists of her time.

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She wrote work in American settings, and combined patriotism with protests against historic Puritan oppressiveness. Her topics contributed to the creation of a national literature, enhanced by her detailed descriptions of nature. Sedgwick created spirited heroines who did not conform to the stereotypical conduct of women at the time. She promoted Republican motherhood.

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1789 to 1867 · aged 77