The Goose Girl by Harold MacGrath

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Author MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932
Illustrator Castaigne, J. André, 1861-1929
Title The Goose Girl
Credits E-text prepared by Rick Niles, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Goose Girl" by Harold MacGrath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a fictional European setting, where it explores themes of love, identity, and social class through the experiences of its characters. The central figure appears to be a goose-girl named Gretchen, whose life takes unexpected turns as she crosses paths with nobles and others who recognize her beauty and strength. The opening of the novel introduces us to an old man in tattered clothing who is weary from his journey and is following a young goose-girl named Gretchen, who is blissfully singing as she leads her flock toward the city of Dreiberg. The juxtaposition of their different social statuses is evident as he admires her happiness while feeling a sense of envy. Their paths intersect when a group of cavalry officers, including the grand duke, travels by and inadvertently disrupts the goose-girl's flock, providing an amusing yet stressful scene for Gretchen. This interaction hints at the complexities of love and social dynamics that will likely play a significant role throughout the story. Meanwhile, we also meet a young American named Carmichael, who seems captivated by Gretchen, setting the stage for potential romantic entanglements and larger plots involving nobility and intrigue. Overall, the beginning establishes a rich backdrop for a tale intertwining the lives of characters from disparate worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Princesses -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14598
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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