Smith College Stories by Josephine Daskam Bacon
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"Smith College Stories" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work offers a glimpse into the lives and experiences of young women at Smith College, capturing their trials, triumphs, and relationships. Through various characters, the author explores themes of friendship, identity, and the unique challenges faced by college women in that era. The opening of the collection introduces the character Theodora, who
is caught up in the excitement of a college event. As she navigates the throng of students and participates in a lively rally, Theodora reveals her enthusiasm and nervousness as a member of the Sub-team. The narrative vividly depicts the vibrant college atmosphere, the camaraderie among students, and the competitive spirit surrounding collegiate activities. As the events unfold, readers are drawn into Theodora's emotional journey, experiencing her triumphs and fears as she steps into a central role during a crucial game, setting the tone for the engaging stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 00001793 |
| Title |
Smith College Stories Ten Stories by Josephine Dodge Daskam |
| Contents | The emotions of a sub-guard -- A case of interference -- Miss Biddle of Bryn Mawr -- Biscuits ex machina -- The education of Elizabeth -- A family affair -- A few diversions -- The evolution of Evangeline -- At commencement -- The end of it. |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Women college students -- Fiction |
| Subject | College stories, American |
| Subject | Smith College -- Fiction |
| Subject | Northampton (Mass.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41858 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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