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Megan Marshall's biography Margaret Fuller: A New American Life delves into the life of Margaret Fuller, an American writer and intellectual who defied societal norms of her time. It explores her upbringing, influenced by her father's push for excellence, her involvement with Transcendentalism, her editorship of The Dial, and her groundbreaking work Woman in the Nineteenth Century. The narrative traces her personal relationships, professional achievements, and her tragic death at sea in 1850. Sensitive topics include discussions of reproductive health and social exploitation.