Judith Sargent Murray: A Brief History with Documents, Vol. 1
Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) was at the center of the post-Revolution discussion concerning the proper role of women in the new Republic. Her voice dominated American discussion of women's character and their future in both intimate and public life. Here, Sheila Skemp supports her biographical essay with 15 of Murray's letters, essays, and poems.
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Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) was at the center of the post-Revolution discussion concerning the proper role of women in the new Republic. Her voice dominated American discussion of women's character and their future in both intimate and public life. Here, Sheila Skemp supports her biographical essay with 15 of Murray's letters, essays, and poems.BooknewsA brief study of the life and work of America's first notable feminist, providing a window on gender issues being debated during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nine thematic chapters examine Murray's experience of and pronouncements on marriage, motherhood, religion, women's education, writing, and the construction of gender in American society. Fifteen primary documents, including letters, poems, and essays, give access to her views. Includes a chronology. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
ForewordPrefacePt. 1Judith Sargent Murray1Introduction: Judith Sargent Murray's World31A Sargent of Gloucester82"The Despotism of Tradition": Universalism Comes to Gloucester193Earning the "Laurel Wreath": The Revolutionary Years324The Fruits of Independence: Women and Property in the Republic445The Bonds of Matrimony616"The Maternal Character"747A "Most Extensive Education"848A "Mania" for Literary Fame959Conclusion: "God Doth Equally His Gifts Impart"108Pt. 2The Documents1231The Gleaner on Famous Literary Women, 17981252Preface to Judith Sargent Murray's Catechism, 17821293"Upon Printing My Little Catechism" (poem), 17821314"Reflecting, during a Fine Morning, upon Existing Circumstances" (poem)1335Letter to Winthrop Sargent, February 25, 17781366"Margaretta Faces an Economic Crisis" (fiction), 17981387The Gleaner on Women's Attributes as Breadwinners, 17981448"Reasons for Lack of Union in the Wedded State" (poem)1509"Margaretta Faces a Marital Crisis" (fiction), 179815210"Lines Written While Rocking the Cradle of My Julia Maria" (poem), December 8, 179116011"Margaretta's Education" (fiction), 179816212Letter to Winthrop Sargent, September 180316813Letter to Reverend Redding, May 7, 180117214On the Equality of the Sexes, 179017615The Gleaner Contemplates the Future Prospects of Women in this "Enlightened Age," 1798182A Judith Sargent Murray Chronology (1751-1820)191Selected Bibliography195Index203
\ BooknewsA brief study of the life and work of America's first notable feminist, providing a window on gender issues being debated during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nine thematic chapters examine Murray's experience of and pronouncements on marriage, motherhood, religion, women's education, writing, and the construction of gender in American society. Fifteen primary documents, including letters, poems, and essays, give access to her views. Includes a chronology. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
