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Susan Warner, born Elizabeth Wetherell, is distinguished as a 19th-century American author renowned for her didactic and sentimental novels. Born on July 11, 1819, in New York, Warner also penned works under the pseudonym 'Elizabeth Wetherell.' Her literary career was marked by her debut novel, 'The Wide, Wide World' (1850), which gained immense popularity and is considered one of the first domestic novels in America. Warner's novels often explored religious themes and were characterized by their illustrations of Christian piety and morality. In 'A Red Wallflower' (1884), Warner delicately weaves a tale that embodies the moral and religious convictions prevalent in her work. This novel, like many of her others, was well-received, cementing Warner's reputation as a significant figure in 19th-century American literature. Her contribution to the genre, through a catalog that includes over thirty novels, remains an essential part of the literary tapestry of her time, reflecting the socio-religious values of the period. Warner's narrative style is embedded in the tradition of the sentimental novel, where she often employed domestic settings to portray her characters' development and moral dilemmas. She passed away on March 17, 1885, but left behind a legacy that is distinguished not only by its literary merit but also by its depth of character and the insight it offers into American domestic and religious life during the mid-1800s.