Mr. Emerson's Wife
Mr. Emerson's Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Concord, Massachusetts • 1800s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Mr. Emerson's Wife by Amy Belding Brown explores the life of Lidian Jackson Emerson, the spouse of philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. The narrative delves into Lidian's personal challenges, intellectual pursuits, and the constraints of 19th-century society, providing insight into her complex relationship with her husband and her own quest for identity.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Romantic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Mr. Emerson's Wife by Amy Belding Brown reimagines the life of Lidian Emerson, offering a thoughtful portrayal of her struggles and desires. Readers appreciate Brown's historical accuracy and emotive storytelling. However, some critique the pace as slow. Overall, it’s praised for giving voice to a figure overshadowed by her famous husband.
Who Should Read Mr. Emerson's Wife?
Readers who enjoy Mr. Emerson's Wife by Amy Belding Brown are likely fans of historical fiction with strong female protagonists and explorations of 19th-century transcendentalism. Comparable to readers of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, they appreciate nuanced depictions of women's inner lives.
2,259 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Concord, Massachusetts • 1800s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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