Alice James by Jean Strouse
A Biography
This biography explores the life of Alice James, the sister of the renowned James brothers, William and Henry. Despite her own intellectual prowess, Alice struggled with the constraints imposed on women of her era and battled chronic illness throughout her life. The book delves into her personal diaries, revealing her sharp insights and the emotional and psychological challenges she faced. It portrays her not just as a passive observer of her more famous family members, but as a perceptive and articulate thinker in her own right, whose contributions to the intellectual landscape of her time have often been overlooked.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Length
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- Pages
- 304
- Original Language
- English
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