| Author |
Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
| Title |
Penelope's Progress
Being Such Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton As Relate to Her Experiences in Scotland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Penelope's Progress" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Penelope Hamilton as she embarks on a journey through Scotland with her two friends, Salemina and Francesca. The narrative hints at themes of friendship, cultural exploration, and Penelope’s personal growth amidst the charming yet complex backdrop of Scottish society. At the start of the novel, the trio arrives in Edinburgh, filled with excitement and reminiscence of past travels together. They reflect on their differences and quirks, establishing a friendship that thrives on understanding and acceptance. Penelope’s own romantic entanglements are alluded to, adding layers to her character as she navigates her emotions while awaiting the arrival of Mr. Beresford. As they explore their new surroundings, their playful banter and observations about Scottish culture and society set the tone for a humorous and insightful journey filled with potential adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Americans -- Scotland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28877 |
| Release Date |
May 19, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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