Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party; or, Topsy Up To Date by Ida Hamilton Munsell
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"Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party; or, Topsy Up To Date" by Ida Hamilton Munsell is a novella written during the late 19th century. This humorous work focuses on the life of Miss Myra Heck, a talented African American maid who navigates societal challenges and personal ambitions in a small Southern town. The book explores themes of race, class distinction, and the pursuit of happiness during festive occasions such as Thanksgiving. The story centers
around Miss Myra Heck, who, despite her humble position as a maid, devises a grand scheme to host a Thanksgiving party in her modest home. Utilizing her employer's possessions and culinary expertise, she creates an extravagant celebration for her fellow workers. The narrative unfolds to reveal the joy and mischief that arise from her audacious plans, as her guests revel in music, dance, and sumptuous food. Ultimately, the story highlights Miss Myra's wit and resourcefulness while providing a comedic commentary on societal norms and expectations, leaving a lasting impression on all who partake in her festive gathering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Munsell, Ida Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Title | Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party; or, Topsy Up To Date |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | African American women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Fiction |
| Subject | Thanksgiving Day -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44319 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 241 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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