Leila at Home by Ann Fraser Tytler
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"Leila at Home" by Ann Fraser Tytler is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. This work continues the adventures of its titular character, Leila, who reflects on her past experiences and navigates her new life in England. It explores themes of childhood, the importance of family, and the challenges of growing up, particularly focusing on Leila's relationships with her cousins Selina and Matilda. The opening of "Leila at Home" introduces
readers to Leila as she arrives at Woodlands, a family residence close to her uncle’s home. The atmosphere is cheerful as she reunites with her cousins and their excitement fills the air. With her regained speech, Selina shares a deep connection with Leila, emphasizing their shared joy. However, Leila's contemplative nature soon reveals her struggles with emotions tied to her past, particularly her memories of a lost home and the impending responsibilities that come with her new life. Through moments of happiness and reflection, the narrative sets the stage for Leila's development as she learns to deal with the complexities of her emotions and family dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tytler, Ann Fraser, 1783-1857 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Orr, John William, 1815-1887 |
| Title |
Leila at Home a continuation of Leila in England |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49220 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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