Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Lydia Maria Child: A Radical American
Aug 24, 2023
Lydia Maria Child, a prominent American writer and abolitionist of the 19th century, is discussed in this podcast. The topics covered include her activism, her book 'The Frugal Housewife,' and her views on slavery and racism, as well as her admiration for John Brown and her media savvy in promoting the abolitionist cause.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Lydia Maria Child's Life and Activism
02:53 • 10min
The Birth of America's Mind and Body: Lydia Maria Child and The Frugal Housewife
12:36 • 5min
Slavery, Materialist Greed, and Moral Corruption
17:41 • 2min
The Two Issues of Slavery: Institution and Racism
20:09 • 4min
Lydia Maria Child's Admirer
24:16 • 23min