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100 1 _aPrentiss, George Lewis,
_d1816-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Robert Fite and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss" by George Lewis Prentiss is a memoir and autobiographical account focused on the life of Elizabeth Prentiss, a woman known for her Christian writings and influence in the 19th century. The narrative begins in the early 19th century and continues through key events in her life, emphasizing her childhood, familial influences, and her developing spirituality. The memoir selects letters and journal entries that showcase her relationships, challenges, and triumphs, aiming to present a holistic view of her character and beliefs. The opening of this memoir introduces Elizabeth Prentiss’s early years, framing her upbringing in a devout Puritan family in Portland, Maine. It details her birth and childhood, highlighting the strong influence of her father, Dr. Edward Payson, a respected minister whose piety shaped her spiritual development. As the text unfolds, it portrays Elizabeth as an insightful and sensitive child, deeply affected by her family’s religious heritage and her father's example, participating in a nurturing yet spiritually charged environment. This section sets the foundation for her later experiences and writings, hinting at the struggles and growth that would characterize her life as she faced various personal and spiritual challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNovelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aPrentiss, E. (Elizabeth), 1818-1878
653 _aProtestantism and literature
653 _aWomen and literature -- United States -- History -- 19th century
700 1 _aPrentiss, E.
_q(Elizabeth),
_d1818-1878
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11549
999 _c52995
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