Some Noble Sisters

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Some Noble Sisters

by Edmund Lee

EN·~6 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

SOME NOBLE SISTERS

0:12

PREFACE.

1:56

INTRODUCTORY.

6:43

"SIDNEY'S SISTER."

48:31

WILHELMINA, MARGRAVINE OF BAIREUTH.

1:06:39

SUSANNE KOSSUTH MESZLENYI.

29:56

CAROLINE LUCRETIA HERSCHEL.

17:48

DOROTHY WORDSWORTH.

21:38

MARY LAMB.

36:36

ELIZABETH H. WHITTIER.

16:28
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Description

This volume brings together a series of vivid portraits of women whose achievements were deeply intertwined with the bonds they shared with their sisters. Drawing from journals, memoirs, and historic letters, each sketch offers a glimpse into lives ranging from a pioneering astronomer to a passionate poet, all united by a common thread of familial influence.

The author argues that the true power of influence often resides in the quiet, everyday encouragement that siblings provide. By tracing how early affection and shared curiosity sparked creativity and perseverance, the stories illustrate how sisterly love can become a catalyst for public accomplishment. The tone is both scholarly and intimate, inviting listeners to reflect on the subtle forces that shape destiny.

For anyone curious about the hidden histories of women who helped each other rise, these concise biographies serve as both inspiration and comfort. They remind us that behind many great deeds lies a network of personal support, urging us to recognize the value of our own relationships.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (355K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Aug 26, 2014

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edmund Lee

Edmund Lee

Best known for writing warm, character-focused literary biographies, this late-19th-century author explored the lives and influence of remarkable women, including Dorothy Wordsworth. His books have a reflective, accessible style that still appeals to readers interested in literary history and biography.

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