検索キーワード： 著者 "Harriet Martineau" すべてのカテゴリー

Thinking she would be ill for the rest of her life, Harriet Martineau wrote these partly autobiographical essays about life in the sickroom. Considered ground breaking, it asserted that the sickroom is the sick person's place and not the doctor's. Sick people were able and willing to decide what is best for them. In England and abroad, people declared that "a sick person cannot write a healthy book" and that Harriet Martineau was definitely out of her senses. It would be interesting to see how much has changed. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.

Step into the enchanting world of Deerbrook, a captivating three-volume novel from 1839 that unfolds the intricate tapestry of middle-class country life through the eyes of a heroic surgeon. Much like the renowned Middlemarch, this story paints a vivid portrait of the lives of rural inhabitants in a charming English town. At the heart of it all is the Grey family, residing in one of Deerbrooks most exquisite homes, facing impending changes that will alter their lives forever. The Ibbotson sisters, Hester and Margaret, are orphaned cousins of Mr. Grey, navigating the delicate social landscape ...

At the height of their popularity, Harriet Martineaus *Illustrations of Political Economy* aimed to transform the complex theories of political economy into captivating and accessible social fiction. Through her engaging dramatizations, Martineau sought to educate and empower a diverse readership, including women and the working class, who were often sidelined from these crucial discussions. Each volume features a unique collection of short, didactic novellas that illuminate various economic principles, offering stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. The publication of ...

Dive into Crofton Boys, a captivating childrens fiction novel that offers a heartfelt glimpse into family and school life in the 1800s. This enchanting story follows a young boys school adventures, blending moments of joy with the serious issue of bullying—a theme that remains relevant today. Authored by the remarkable Harriet Martineau, a prominent abolitionist and advocate for womens rights, this work illuminates pressing social issues through her eloquent storytelling. Originally published in 1844 and now a cherished part of the public domain, this audio version is beautifully ...