Reminiscences, 1819-1899

Name: Reminiscences, 1819-1899
Author: Julia Ward Howe

By Julia Ward Howe

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An extended memoir traces the author's upbringing in a cultured household, youthful studies and literary formation, and early social life in New York; it follows marriage and European travel, years in Boston, and a growing public role through anti-slavery commitments, wartime literary and philanthropic activity including the composition of a wartime hymn draft, peace advocacy and a later woman's suffrage campaign. Interleaved are portraits of friendships with prominent literary and reform figures, accounts of clubs and travels abroad and to the Caribbean, and reflective chapters on family, home, and public causes.

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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.