Marm Lisa by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
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"Marm Lisa" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to the characters that inhabit a challenging urban neighborhood, particularly focusing on the troubled young girl known as Marm Lisa, who seems to embody the trials of childhood in a difficult environment. The book likely explores themes of maternal responsibility, kindness, and the struggle for personal growth amidst adversity, highlighting the interactions
between Marm Lisa and those around her, especially those trying to help her. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of Eden Place, a less-than-idyllic urban setting primarily inhabited by children and marginalized adults. We are introduced to the residents, particularly Mrs. Grubb, a woman with unconventional ideas who finds herself responsible for Marm Lisa and her twin charges, Atlantic and Pacific. Marm Lisa is depicted as a forlorn and neglected child, caring for the twins with a sense of duty that belies her own struggles. As the narrative unfolds, Mistress Mary, another key character, becomes involved in Marm Lisa’s life, seeking to uplift her and provide opportunities for growth and learning, establishing a core relationship that hints at the transformative journey that lies ahead for Marm Lisa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Marm Lisa |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1905 Gay and Bird edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3149 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03149-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 541 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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