Three Generations

Three Generations is a memoir written by Maud Howe Elliott the daughter of the American poet Julia Ward Howe. The book details the lives of three generations of women in the Howe family beginning with Mauds grandmother who was a prominent abolitionist and suffragist in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the lives of Mauds mother Julia Ward Howe and herself. Julia Ward Howe was famous for writing The Battle Hymn of the Republic and was a leading figure in the womens suffrage movement. Maud Howe Elliott was also a writer and activist and worked alongside her mother in the suffrage movement. The book provides an intimate look at the lives of these women their struggles and triumphs and their impact on American history. It also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time and the challenges that women faced in their fight for equality. Overall Three Generations is a powerful memoir that highlights the legacy of these remarkable women and their contributions to the feminist movement.