The proud girl humbled, or the two school-mates : For little boys and girls

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Author Hughs, Mrs. (Mary)
LoC No. 2018658327
Title The proud girl humbled, or the two school-mates : For little boys and girls
Original Publication Philadelphia, PA: Lindsay and Blakiston, 1849.
Note Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Proud Girl Humbled, or The Two School-Mates: For Little Boys and Girls" by Mrs. Hughs is a children's story written in the mid-19th century. This narrative explores themes of pride, humility, and the importance of kindness, particularly among schoolmates. It serves as a moral tale aimed at young readers, imparting lessons about social dynamics, self-worth, and the significance of character over social status. The story centers around Matilda Hamilton, a proud girl who initially looks down on her schoolmate Rosalba Pearson due to her lower social status as the daughter of a storekeeper. As the narrative unfolds, Matilda attends a party where her jealousy towards Rosalba intensifies as she sees how well-liked Rosalba is by their peers, including the handsome Edmund Wharton. Matilda's humiliation grows when her attempts to showcase her talents are overshadowed by Rosalba's natural charm and musical ability. Ultimately, after a series of introspective moments following a painful evening, Matilda learns valuable lessons about humility, respect, and the true nature of friendship, prompting a transformation in her character and approach to those around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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