The Morgesons: A Novel
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-05-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #12347 |
Description
"The Morgesons: A Novel" by Elizabeth Stoddard is a novel published in 1862. This female bildungsroman follows Cassandra Morgeson's quest for self-definition in mid-nineteenth-century New England. Through journeys from her isolated hometown to various cities, she confronts religious oppression, social constraints, and forbidden desire. A passionate affair, a tragic accident, and complex relationships shape her development. Ultimately, Cassandra must navigate marriage, family obligations, and societal expectations while pursuing spiritual, sexual, and economic independence in a world determined to confine her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)