The Morgesons

Embark on a transformative journey alongside Cassandra Morgeson in Elizabeth Stoddard's novel, 'The Morgesons'. Set in mid-nineteenth-century New England, this female bildungsroman challenges societal norms and explores the oppression faced by women of the time. As Cassandra navigates through different stages of intellectual development, her thirst for knowledge and experience leads her on a quest for self-definition and autonomy. From the quiet town of Surrey to the religious confines of Barmouth, and from the allure of city life in Rosville to the realization of social injustice in Belem, Cassandra's story is a testament to the power of individual growth and the pursuit of personal freedom.