The Honorable Miss: A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town by L. T. Meade
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Author | Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
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Illustrator | Christy, F. Earl, 1883-1961 |
Title | The Honorable Miss: A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town |
Credits | Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreader Team. |
Summary | "The Honorable Miss: A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the lives of Beatrice Meadowsweet, a well-to-do girl, and her mother in the quaint town of Northbury, alongside the new arrivals, the Bertrams, who face the challenges of fitting into the local society. The narrative hints at themes of social class, friendship, and the contrasts between tradition and modernity, particularly through the interactions between Beatrice and the Bertram family. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Beatrice Meadowsweet and her amiable mother, Mrs. Meadowsweet, who find themselves at the center of social interest when Mrs. Bertram pays them a visit. Beatrice is depicted as a dignified girl who is roused with curiosity about the world around her, particularly the arrival of the Bertrams. The chapter sets the tone of the narrative by showcasing Mrs. Meadowsweet's typical cheerful disposition while hints of societal dynamics emerge, implying jealousy and rivalry among the townspeople. The opening section encapsulates a blend of warmth, societal commentary, and the anticipation of new friendships and social interactions, particularly between Beatrice and the Bertram sisters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Young women -- Juvenile fiction |
Subject | Small cities -- Juvenile fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 15778 |
Release Date | May 7, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 188 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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