Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel by Allison Pataki Hardcover Book

Description: Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki "An epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller-Americas first feminist and the pioneering journalist who inspired a generation of writers and activists-from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller-Americas forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined a nation-from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post.A "sweeping" (Entertainment Weekly) novel of Americas forgotten leading lady, the central figure of a movement that defined a nation-from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post"Soul-stirring . . . brings to life the epic and inspiring story of an incredible woman who should never be forgotten."-Kristin Harmel,author of The Paris DaughterIn the company of Ralph Waldo Emerson and his circle of enlightened friends, the young, beautiful, and brilliant Margaret Fuller becomes "the radiant genius and fiery heart" of the Transcendentalists. She inspires Louisa May Alcott, sparks Nathaniel Hawthorne to create Hester Prynne, and forms close bonds with Henry David Thoreau and Emerson himself. However, Margarets soul yearns for more than poetry and drama, leading her on a journey of adventure and self-discovery.From hosting a women-only literary salon in Boston to becoming the first woman permitted entry to Harvards library, Margaret defies societal conventions as an activist for womens rights and a champion for humanity. On the gritty New York streets, she spars with Edgar Allan Poe and reports on the work of Frederick Douglass. And when offered an assignment in Europe by editor Horace Greeley, Margaret becomes the first female foreign news correspondent, mingling with the likes of Frederic Chopin, William Wordsworth, and George Sand. In Rome, she embarks on a passionate love affair with a Roman count, causing an international scandal. As a mother and a countess, Margaret enters a new fight for Italys unification.With a star-studded cast and an epic sweep of historical events, this is a story of an inspiring trailblazer, a woman who loved big and lived even bigger-a fierce adventurer who transcended the rigid roles ascribed to women and changed history for millions, all on her own terms. Author Biography Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitors Wife, The Accidental Empress,Sisi,The Queens Fortune, and The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, as well as the nonfiction memoir Beauty in the Broken Places. Her novels have been translated into more than twenty languages. A former news writer and producer, Pataki has written for The New York Times,USA Today, and other outlets. She has appeared on Today,Good Morning America,Good Day New York, and MSNBCs Morning Joe. Allison Pataki graduated cum laude from Yale University and lives in New York with her husband and family. Review "Nobody does historical fiction quite like Allison Pataki. . . . Part of the joy in reading [her] books is you learn from them while being caught up in the sweeping action, and this latest is no exception."—Town & Country"[A] bold, brilliant woman . . . She changed the course of history—and now heres hers, which you wont believe you didnt already know."—Good Morning America"What a woman! What a story! Whether exploring Margarets remarkable friendships or delving into her crucial legacy as a journalist, writer, and feminist, Finding Margaret Fuller promises to transform every reader it touches—much like Margaret Fuller herself."—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Personal Librarian"Pataki digs into the fascinating and all-too-short life of Margaret Fuller, a trailblazing 19th-century writer . . . all of us who later benefitted from the march toward equal rights for women should read this book, which honors an early feminist icon who broke nearly every rule laid out for her and in doing so, inspired a generation and led the way into a brighter future with courage and heart."—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter"Finding Margaret Fuller is a gem of a read, a bold portrait of a trailblazing woman who defied conventions to live life on her own terms, supported by a cast of so many literary legends that will keep readers turning the pages to find out who shows up next."—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of Her Lost Words"Literature lovers rejoice! Finding Margaret Fuller is a novel in which all of your heroes appear as characters, the most formidable being Margaret herself, a woman who had the courage and smarts to stand at the center of Transcendentalism and inspire a generation of American thought. I couldnt put this one down."—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script"A fascinating novel that brings this lesser-known transcendentalist writer to life in all her complicated brilliance and beauty . . . Filled with hope and love, heartbreak and sorrow, this book about the true mother of the American womens rights movement is not to be missed."—Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost"Patakis star-studded and gripping account is full of lush details about the life of an overlooked contributor to Transcendentalism and womens rights. This is one to savor."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Patakis sweepingly urgent, inspiring novel about the astonishing life of Margaret Fuller . . . An invigorating fictional portrait of a brilliant woman."—Booklist (starred review) Details ISBN0593600231 Author Allison Pataki Pages 416 Publisher Random House USA Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593600238 Format Hardcover Imprint Ballantine Books Inc. Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2024-02-13 NZ Release Date 2024-02-13 UK Release Date 2024-02-13 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Publication Date 2024-03-19 US Release Date 2024-03-19 ISBN-10 0593600231 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159007333;

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