- Taschenbuch: 240 Seiten
- Verlag: Harvard University Press (19. November 2010)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 067400440X
- ISBN-13: 978-0674004405
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,5 x 15,1 x 1,5 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 2.039.191 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Clinton's editing of Kemble's journals, though it spans her life, selects most from her Journal of a Residence on a Georgia Plantation . Written 20 years before the Civil War, when she sojourned at Butler's plantations for several months, it was published in 1863 to the acclaim of opinion in the North. Composed over her 80-plus years, Kemble's journals convey a variety of nineteenth-century experiences, from the discomforts of travel to the wonders of Rome. Gilbert Taylor
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There are those who say Fanny Kemble was born to the stage; others would argue that she was born to write, especially about contemporary England and America. These excerpts from Kemble's diaries, letters, and memoirs attest to her singularity as an observer. Married to a slave owner (whom she later divorced), the English-born Kemble became fiercely opposed to slavery, and her writings on the subject are stirring, fearless, and crusading. In 1863, believing Britain that might side with the Confederacy, Kemble published her antislavery writings (written years earlier) in England, winning many to the abolitionist side. Her views on overseers, the whipping of slaves, their funerals, literacy, mixed-race children, and freedom are sure to make readers bow to Kemble and her pen. Her views on acting, marriage, childbirth, children, motherhood, America, secessionist politics, and the status of women demonstrate a rare intelligence, passion, and imagination. Editor Clinton should be commended for publishing this work along with her new biography of Kemble. Recommended for all public libraries.DRobert L. Kelly, Fort Wayne Community Schs., IN
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Fanny Kemble's Journals
1. Oktober 2000
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I was attracted to this book after I saw the movie, Enslavement, based on the life of Fanny Kemble who lived before, during and after the Civil War. This book uses exerpts from her letters and journals to tell the story of her adult life, but it does not contain all of her written material. She published several journals, letter collectiions, and plays. Fanny was a remarkable woman, obviously much before her time. She was unusually independent and energenic, and her writing includes few of the steriotypes typical of the period. However, we are able to see how the customs of society restricted her ability to act, especilly her efforts to help eliminate slavery and improve the life of her husband's slaves. Because of her popularity as an actress she was able to earn a living after divorcing her husband, but he had control over their children until they reached adulthood. This book gives unusual insight into the lifestyles and concerns of the period. It actually reads like a novel.
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Great Look into the mind of a powerful women
28. Juli 2001
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I must say, I have never seen insight so dignified on such a subject in all my years of book review. When I read this book, every page enlighten me with an overwhelming sensation of sadness, guilt, freedom and anger. Every one of my emotions were totally stimulated by this master piece of modern society. Regardless of the date in which Fanny published this book, it still leaves a gruesome reminder of the pure agony suffered from the hands of Prejudice and Hate. I have just finished watching the TV movie of Fanny's story, and I am absolutely blown away by the extreme emotional precision used in creating this film. Let this film and this book be a lasting reminder, to the youth of our age. It is important for the younger teenage generations of this new century, understand the facts of what had to be done, to win them the lives they have today. I rate this book 5 plus stars. It was amazing. :-) ~ LiteratureLuver418thCentury... ~
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7. Februar 2012
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I found the use of letters questionable. People put their best foot forward in most letters. I forced myself to finish the book. The autobiography on her is better and gets 3 stars but it wasn't great either.
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