Hobomok by Lydia Maria Child
A Tale of Early Times
"Hobomok" is a historical novel set in early colonial America that explores themes of love, cultural conflict, and identity through the life of Mary Conant, a young Puritan woman. Defying the rigid societal norms of her Puritan community, Mary falls in love with and marries Hobomok, a Native American man, which leads to her ostracization. The novel delves into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships and the challenges faced by the early settlers, ultimately portraying a narrative of personal growth and reconciliation as Mary navigates her relationships and the merging of two disparate cultures.
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- Published
- 1824
- Nationality
- Hobomok
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- English
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- A Response to David Handlin’s “One Hundred Best American Novels” (The American Scholar)