Jean Webster (1876-1916) was the pen name of American writer Alice Jane Chandler Webster. Born in Fredonia, New York, Webster was known for her strong female protagonists and her involvement in social issues, particularly women's suffrage and education reforms. She graduated from Vassar College in 1901 and drew upon her experiences there to craft stories that often featured intelligent, independent women. Webster's literary style combined humor, social commentary, and a progressive stance on women's rights, which was innovative for her time. Her best-known work, 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' published in 1912, is an epistolary novel detailing the experiences of a young orphan girl, Judy Abbott, who goes to college through the generosity of an anonymous benefactor. In the 1915 novel 'Dear Enemy,' a sequel to 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' Webster continued her exploration of social themes, following the character Sallie McBride, who manages an orphan asylum. Though it was less well-known than its predecessor, the novel similarly employs a series of letters to provide social critique and insights into institutional life. Webster's work remains significant for its insightful representation of early 20th-century womanhood and its contribution to social reform narratives. Unfortunately, Webster's literary career was cut short when she died at the age of 39 due to childbirth complications, leaving behind a legacy that has inspired many social-minded writers in the succeeding generations.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | american classic novels • American Literature • author's background • Dear Enemy book • Early 20th Century • early 20th century fiction • Educational institutions • epistolary novel • feminist ideals • Feminist Literature Classics • Fiction • Historical women's fiction • Jean Webster literature • New York City • Orphans • romantic relationships • sequel to Daddy-Long-Legs • social reform • social themes in literature • Women authors • Women's liberation |
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