Portrait of Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary tastes by serving as a member of the Book of the Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951.

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The home-maker

"The Home-Maker" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of gender roles, family dynamic...

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A Montessori Mother

"A Montessori Mother" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a publication about educational philosophy written in the early 20th century. The book explores th...

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Elementary Composition

"Elementary Composition" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and George R. Carpenter is an educational guide written in the early 20th century. This work aims ...

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Understood Betsy

"Understood Betsy" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a sensitive nine-...

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The Squirrel-Cage

"The Squirrel-Cage" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Emery family, particularly ...

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The Bent Twig

"The Bent Twig" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around Sylvia Marshall, a yo...

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Raw Material

"Raw Material" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a reflective work that intertwines personal narrative with broader observations on life, written in the e...

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The Day of Glory

"The Day of Glory" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. This poignant tale is centered around Jeanne Bruneau, a wo...

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Rough-Hewn

"Rough-Hewn" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Neale Crittenden, a ten-year-old...

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What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes

"What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a collection of children's games and activities written in the ...

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Hillsboro People

"Hillsboro People" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book paints a vivid picture of life in a small Vermont...

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Home Fires in France

"Home Fires in France" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a work of fiction written in the late 1910s. The book explores the experiences of both French and...

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The Brimming Cup

"The Brimming Cup" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of love, human connection, and...

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