A Prairie Infanta by Eva Wilder Brodhead
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"A Prairie Infanta" by Eva Wilder Brodhead is a novel written in the early 20th century that revolves around the life of a Mexican-American girl named Lola and her complicated relationship with her guardian, Jane Combs. The story unfolds in a Colorado mining town and explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and maternal bonds as it follows Lola in her journey from childhood grief following her mother's death to navigating her father's
return and the expectations that come with it. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jane Combs, a rugged and independent woman who lives on a small plot of land. The narrative begins with her observation of the town and a sense of community tension—particularly with her neighbor, Señora Vigil, who harbors resentment due to a land dispute. The pivotal moment arrives when Jane learns from the town doctor about a sick woman in a wagon who has passed away, leaving behind her young daughter, Lola. Jane is then thrust into the role of caretaker for Lola. Throughout the opening chapter, Jane's inner thoughts reveal her uncertainty about motherhood, while Lola's reactions to the loss and her father's inadequacies set the tone for the emotional intricacies that will unfold as the story progresses. The stage is set for a deep exploration of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of nurturing a child in a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brodhead, Eva Wilder, 1870-1915 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04034128 |
| Title | A Prairie Infanta |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Colorado -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30224 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30224-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 593 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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