Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls by Julia Augusta Schwartz

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Author Schwartz, Julia Augusta, 1873-1957
Illustrator Nagel, Eva M., 1880-
Title Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls
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Summary "Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls" by Julia Augusta Schwartz is a novel written in the early 20th century that focuses on the experiences of young women at college. The story centers around Beatrice (Bea) Leigh and her roommate Lila Allan as they navigate the challenges of friendship, personal growth, and college life. Their journey highlights the trials of forming meaningful relationships and the pressures of academic and social environments. The opening of the novel introduces Lila, who arrives at college feeling lonely and anxious. Her initial experience is marked by isolation, as she waits for her trunk and worries about making friends. Through a series of letters to her mother, we see her struggle with feelings of inadequacy until she meets Bea, who takes the initiative to help her unpack and adjust to college life. The two girls quickly form a bond, showcasing their contrasting personalities: Lila's sensibility and sensitivity versus Bea's joyful exuberance. As they settle into their routine, the narrative explores themes of friendship, adaptability, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a freshman in a bustling college atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject College stories
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EBook-No. 25893
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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