The Triumph of Virginia Dale by John Francis
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"The Triumph of Virginia Dale" by John Francis, Jr. is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Virginia Dale, the daughter of wealthy mill owner Obadiah Dale, as she navigates her sheltered life in South Ridgefield, feeling a deep yearning for connection and adventure. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Virginia, a bright and charming young woman yearning for excitement beyond the
confines of her privileged but lonely existence. On her eighteenth birthday, she is gifted a worn book that belonged to her deceased mother, sparking a desire to learn more about her mother and live a meaningful life. Virginia's character is further developed through her interactions with Hennie, a family friend, who reminisces about her mother's vibrant past, and her loyal household servant, Serena. The unfolding events lead Virginia to undertake an impulsive car ride that results in an accident involving a motorcyclist, thrusting her into a series of situations that challenge her notions of happiness and fulfillment. This opening effectively sets the stage for Virginia's journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of identity, responsibility, and the importance of compassion in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Francis, John, 1875- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Coffin, Haskell, 1878-1941 |
| Illustrator | Goss, John, 1886-1963 |
| Title | The Triumph of Virginia Dale |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34575 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34575-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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