JOURNAL ARTICLE

Maria W. Stewart: Essential Writings of a Nineteenth-Century Abolitionist ed. by Douglas A. Jones (review).

Published In: Early American Literature, 2025, v. 60, n. 2. P. 357 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Waters, Kristin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on "Maria W. Stewart: Essential Writings of a Nineteenth-Century Abolitionist," edited by Douglas A. Jones, which compiles the significant writings of Maria W. Stewart, a prominent African American abolitionist and early feminist. The collection includes her essays and speeches, highlighting her contributions to Black feminist thought and radical political discourse in the 1830s. It is organized into three sections: gender theory, racial ethics, and literary productions, featuring contextual writings from other notable figures of the time. While the collection is recognized as a valuable resource, the article advises caution due to some factual inaccuracies and the controversial claim regarding Stewart's authorship of her works. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Early American Literature. 2025/05, Vol. 60, Issue 2, p357
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0012-8163
DOI:10.1353/eal.2025.a966577
Accession Number:187145650
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