Rebecca Blaine Harding Davis fut une auteure et journaliste américaine, considérée comme une pionnière du réalisme littéraire dans la littérature américaine. À travers son écriture, elle aborda délibérément le sort des groupes marginalisés du XIXe siècle, notamment les personnes noires, les femmes, les Amérindiens, les immigrants et la classe ouvrière. Son œuvre visait à susciter un changement social en soulignant leurs difficultés. Un texte influent publié en 1861 l'établit rapidement comme une auteure reconnue, façonnant son héritage littéraire.
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Rebecca Harding Davis's classic story illustrates the desperately hard lives of immigrants working in an American industrial town. The language has been updated for modern readers, but the plot and characters are just as she told them. Includes the original version in an appendix and an essay from a modern scholar.
A Law Unto Herself is a gripping novel by Rebecca Harding Davis. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the book follows the story of Laura, a strong-willed woman who is determined to build a life for herself and her family despite the challenges of the time. With its vivid characters and compelling plot, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.
In this gripping historical novel, a young lawyer travels to the Kentucky frontier and becomes embroiled in a fierce feud between two families, testing his courage and integrity in the face of danger and injustice.
Set in the late 19th century, the novel follows Kent Hampden, a young man from a wealthy family who rejects his privileged life to teach in a rural Southern community. As he confronts the harsh realities of racism and poverty, Kent's journey becomes one of self-discovery, challenging his beliefs and values. His relationship with fellow teacher Lucy deepens his commitment to effecting positive change. This thought-provoking narrative delves into themes of social class, race, and gender roles, remaining relevant to contemporary readers.
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