| Author |
Cobbe, Frances Power, 1822-1904 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Atkinson, Blanche, 1847-1911 |
| LoC No. |
05032435
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| Title |
Life of Frances Power Cobbe, as told by herself
with additions by the author, and introduction by Blanche Atkinson
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Life of Frances Power Cobbe, as told by herself" by Frances Power Cobbe is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the life and experiences of Frances Power Cobbe, a prominent figure in the struggles for women's rights and animal welfare. It explores her upbringing, personal reflections, and socio-political activism, showcasing her commitment to various social causes. The opening of the autobiography introduces Cobbe's life, hinting at her complex personal relationships and the emotional weight of her later years. It begins with a brief introduction by Blanche Atkinson, who sets the tone for Cobbe’s narrative by emphasizing her significant accomplishments and heartfelt relationships, particularly the profound impact of her mother and close friend, Miss Lloyd. Cobbe reflects on her early life, characterized by a nurturing upbringing, the love of her family, and the challenges she faced as an influential woman in a male-dominated society. As she recounts her journey, themes of friendship, loss, and the pursuit of social justice begin to emerge, positioning her as both a reflective narrator and an activist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Journalists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Feminists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Cobbe, Frances Power, 1822-1904
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| Subject |
Reformers -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66987 |
| Release Date |
Dec 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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