Ernest Linwood; or, The Inner Life of the Author

"Ernest Linwood; or, The Inner Life of the Author" by Caroline Lee Hentz

Caroline Lee Whiting Hentz was an American novelist and author, most noted for her opposition to the abolitionist movement. This book is written in the form of a biography, but its titular character is, in fact, entirely fictional. Through Linwood, Hentz is able to express her feelings and give readers insight into her own mind as a writer.