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These outstanding poems by the renowned author Elizabeth Stoddard speak of the poet's hunger for the freedom of an idyllic future - a hunger enhanced by a contagious idealism characteristic of Stoddard's exceptional poetic dexterity. These are poems that elevate the listener to levels only dreamed of by the poet herself - to visions of freedom based on the essential and universal craving of a soul burdened, indeed caught within a mundane world of the commonplace. Abundant in these works is the poet's empathy with the plight of mankind whom she envisions as trapped on a treadmill, vainly ...

In Stoddard’s captivating novel, we follow the journey of Cassandra Morgeson, a young woman navigating the complexities of American middle-class society. Her education unfolds through a series of transformative adventures that shape her intellect and character. Born in the tranquil town of Surrey, New England, Cassandra finds herself yearning for more than the confines of domestic life. The isolation of Surrey breeds a restlessness within her, compelling her to seek out stories of exploration and adventure that ignite her quest for knowledge and experience. Join Cassandra as she embarks on a...