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Catharine Maria Sedgwick, American novelist of "domestic fiction" (died 1867)

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Catharine Sedgwick

American novelist

Catharine Maria Sedgwick was an American novelist of domestic fiction. From the 1820s to the 1850s, Sedgwick made a living writing short stories for a variety of periodicals. She became one of the most notable female novelists of her time. She wrote work in American settings,…
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December 28

Day of the year

December 28 is the 362nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; three days remain until the end of the year.
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