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Excerpt: "Whenever she and Lydia had a scene Miss Bennett thought of the first scene she had witnessed in the Thorne household. She saw before her a vermillion carpet on a mottled marble stair between high, polished-marble walls. There was gilt in the railing, and tall lanky palms stood about in majolica pots. Up this stairway an angry man was carrying an angrier child. Miss Bennett could see that broad back in its heavy blue overcoat, and his neck, above which the hair was still black, crimsoning with fury and exertion."
Excerpt: "Whenever she and Lydia had a scene Miss Bennett thought of the first scene she had witnessed in the Thorne household. She saw before her a vermillion carpet on a mottled marble stair between high, polished-marble walls. There was gilt in the railing, and tall lanky palms stood about in ...
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Alice Duer Miller (1874-1942) was an American writer, poet, and screenwriter whose sharp wit and keen social commentary left an indelible mark on early 20th-century literature and culture. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-educated, attending Barnard College, where she later became a trustee. Miller's literary career began with poetry, but she quickly expanded into novels, essays, and screenplays, often addressing themes of women's rights and social justice.A fervent suffragist, Miller used her pen as a weapon in the fight for women's voting rights. Her satirical column "Are Women People?" published in the New York Tribune, cleverly dismantled anti-suffrage arguments and was later compiled into a book that became a rallying cry for the movement. Her ability to blend humor with incisive critique made her a beloved figure among her contemporaries and a pioneer in feminist literature.Miller's influence extended to Hollywood, where she wrote screenplays that challenged traditional gender roles and highlighted complex female characters. Her work in the film industry was groundbreaking, as she navigated a male-dominated field with grace and tenacity, paving the way for future generations of women writers.Despite facing criticism for her progressive views, Miller remained steadfast in her advocacy for equality and social reform. Her legacy is one of courage, intellect, and unyielding commitment to justice, making her an enduring figure in American literary and cultural history.
Alice Duer Miller (1874-1942) was an American writer, poet, and screenwriter whose sharp wit and keen social commentary left an indelible mark on early 20th-century literature and culture. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-educated, attending Barnard College, where she later becam...
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