| Author |
Various |
| Title |
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, Issue 368, January 15, 1887
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Susan Skinner, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, Issue 368, January 15, 1887" by Various is a periodical publication likely written in the late 19th century. This issue features a variety of stories, including "The Shepherd's Fairy," which seems to explore themes of class differences and the emotional impact of sudden life changes through the experiences of the characters. The opening portion introduces a turning point in the lives of the Shelley family, particularly focusing on the poignant departure of Jack, the eldest son, who leaves for America. The narrative delves into the subsequent adjustments experienced by his family, especially Fairy, his foster sister, who grapples with her feelings of isolation and difference from her rural upbringing. As she transitions into adulthood, she becomes acutely aware of her unique social status and the expectations placed upon her. The complexity of her relationships and the influence of her education set the stage for a story that promises to explore the intricacies of love, belonging, and social expectations in a pastoral setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65756 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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