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Sarah Payson Willis Parton Sarah Payson Willis Parton i(A74413 works by)
Also writes as: Fanny Fern ; Sarah Payson Willis Parton Fern
Born: Established: 1811
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas, ; Died: Ceased: 1872
Gender: Female
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1 To One Who Will Understand Fanny Fern , 1895 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , December vol. 31 no. 367 1895; (p. 145) A bereaved mother's words of consolation to another - saves child from life's storms; takes away fear of death as await reunion after death. Moral sentiments. (PB)
1 That Accursed Drink Fanny Fern , 1884 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , May vol. 19 no. 228 1884; (p. 488) On the evils of alcohol and intemperance; includes several vignettes; brief. (PB)
1 Merry Christmas! - Happy Christmas. Fanny Fern , 1880 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , January vol. 15 no. 176 1880; (p. 253) A sailor's widow is consoled by the unexpected return of her husband at Christmas. Brief. (PB)
1 A Girl's Experiences in Arithmetic Fanny Fern , 1873 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , April vol. 8 no. 95 1873; (p. 436) Humorous sketch of an imaginative girl's difficulties with arithmetic at a lady's academy. (PB)
1 Our First Nurse Fanny Fern , 1873 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , February vol. 8 no. 93 1873; (p. 342-343) On the interferences introduced by a baby's nurse into the relations of the young married narrator and her husband - and the solution arrived at. (PB)
1 A Chapter for Gentlemen Fanny Fern , 1872 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , August vol. 7 no. 87 1872; (p. 704) On women's need to dress fashionably because that is what men are attracted to. (PB)
1 One Species of Insanity Fanny Fern , 1872 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , July vol. 7 no. 86 1872; (p. 601) On the house-keeping obsession. (PB)
1 Two Kinds of Wives Fanny Fern , 1872 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , June vol. 7 no. 85 1872; (p. 585) On the part men play in forming 'the family slave' and 'the fashionable woman'. (PB)
1 All About Boys Fanny Fern , 1871 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , March vol. 6 no. 70 1871; (p. 414) On the cruelties of little boys. (PB)
1 Have We a Healthy Man Among Us? Fanny Fern , 1871 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , December vol. 7 no. 79 1871; (p. 233) Admits the ill-health of many women and points out that men may be equally unhealthy. Women should seek health in a husband too. (PB)
1 Bear it Like a Man Fanny Fern , 1871 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 7 no. 77 1871; (p. 101) Proposal to amend the phrase to 'Bear it Like a Woman' with examples of how they are truly the strong ones. (PB)
1 Mistaken Philanthropy Fanny Fern , 1871 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 7 no. 76 1871; (p. 32) On changes she would make to reformatory institutions for young women to help make virtue attractive. (PB)
1 Fashionable Receptions Fanny Fern , 1871 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , June vol. 6 no. 73 1871; (p. 565) On the discomfort and boredom of this socially decreed entertainment. (PB)
1 Legal Murders Fanny Fern , 1870 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , July vol. 5 no. 62 1870; (p. 649) On the murder of wives through cruel words, neglect and overwork. (PB)
1 The Modern Old Maid Fanny Fern , 1869 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 5 no. 52 1869; (p. 44-45) On the happy creature the Old Maid has become - self-sufficient and intelligent - through Women's Rights. (PB)
1 From My Seat on the Rocks Fanny Fern , 1869 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , November vol. 5 no. 54 1869; (p. 186-187) Musings and observations by the ocean. (PB)
1 The Family Packhorse Fanny Fern , 1869 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 5 no. 53 1869; (p. 109-110) On the man who bears the burdens of those who refuse to work themselves; and his wife's response. (PB)
1 Routing Out Old Letters Fanny Fern , 1868 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 17 October vol. 4 no. 164 1868; (p. 119) Memories recalled by looking at old letters on a rainy day. Brief. (PB)
1 Love and Duty Fanny Fern , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 6 July vol. 2 no. 97 1867; (p. 712-713) A mother relates a story from her own youth to persuade her daughter not to marry a man already addicted to alcohol. Moral tale. (PB)
1 The Passionate Father Fanny Fern , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 22 June vol. 2 no. 95 1867; (p. 680-681) His son's death finally restores a brutal father to humanity. Moral tale. (PB)
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