Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli)

Name: Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli)
Author: Julia Ward Howe

By Julia Ward Howe

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A compact biography follows a nineteenth-century American intellectual from childhood in New England through formative Cambridge associations with leading thinkers, engagement with Transcendentalist circles, and editorial and journalistic work in Boston and New York. It describes her literary criticism, advocacy for women's rights, art studies, and friendships, recounts extended travel in Europe, marriage to an Italian political exile, hands-on care for the sick during the Roman republican uprising, and her death at sea, closing with the publication and appraisal of her literary remains.

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Julia Ward Howe

Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) was an American author, poet, and social activist, best known for her role in the abolitionist movement and women's suffrage. She gained prominence with her poem "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," which became an anthem during the Civil War. Howe's literary contributions extend beyond poetry; her works include travel narratives such as "A Trip to Cuba" and essays that explore societal norms in "Is Polite Society Polite? and Other Essays." Additionally, she wrote biographical works, including a notable biography of Margaret Fuller. Throughout her life, Howe was a passionate advocate for social reform, leaving a lasting impact on American literature and activism.