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| Author | Grimké, Angelina Emily, 1805-1879 |
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| LoC No. | 11009312 |
| Title | Letters to Catherine E. Beecher, in reply to an essay on slavery and abolitionism, addressed to A. E. Grimké |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Letters to Catherine E. Beecher, in reply to an essay on slavery and…" is a collection of letters addressing the complex issues of slavery and abolitionism, likely written in the early 19th century. The author, A. E. Grimké, articulates a staunch abolitionist perspective, responding to Beecher's remarks on the topic and challenging the moral implications of slaveholding. The letters convey the author's insistence that all forms of slavery are acts of theft against humanity, emphasizing the immediate and universal need for emancipation. The opening of the work establishes A. E. Grimké's position on abolitionism, beginning with a personal note directed at Beecher. Grimké expresses his struggle to address the weighty subject amid ongoing responsibilities but is determined to clarify the fundamental principles of abolitionists. He argues against her claims, stating that slaveholding is a continuous act of 'man-stealing' and that all who support it are complicit in systemic injustice. As he lays the groundwork for his critique, he confronts misconceptions about the abolitionist measures, affirming the moral imperatives underpinning their actions and arguing that the North shares the culpability of slavery. The fervent tone suggests a deep-seated conviction that immediate action against the institution of slavery is both a moral duty and a necessity for societal healing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878. Essay on slavery and abolitionism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53852 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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