The Peabody Sisters: Three Women Who Ignited American Romanticism
Megan Marshall
The first full account of the "American Brontës" focuses on Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia Peabody--three sisters who were essential to American Romanticism as editors, writers, reformers, and ground-breaking thinkers.
Award History
2 wins · 3 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Parkman Prize | 2006 | Winner | Secondary source |
| Mark Lynton History Prize | 2006 | Winner | Secondary source |
| Pulitzer Prize in Biography or AutobiographyMajor | 2006 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- Elizabeth Peabody86%
- Mary Peabody82%
- Sophia Peabody80%
02 Central places
None extracted with sufficient confidence.
03 Suggested argument
The book argues that Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia Peabody were essential to American Romanticism, serving as editors, writers, reformers, and groundbreaking thinkers.
Model confidence 74%
04 Reading orientation
35 / 100 academicSerious trade
An estimate of intended readership and scholarly apparatus—not quality or importance.
Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 78%.