Mary Louise at Dorfield by Emma Speed Sampson

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Author Sampson, Emma Speed, 1868-1947
Illustrator Evers, Maude Martin
Title Mary Louise at Dorfield
Credits Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, The Library of Congress and
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Summary "Mary Louise at Dorfield" by Emma Speed Sampson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Mary Louise and her circle of friends in the small town of Dorfield, where they navigate life changes following World War I. Themes of personal ambition, friendship, and evolving gender roles permeate the narrative, reflecting the societal shifts of the time. At the start of the story, the town of Dorfield is trying to return to its routine post-war life. Conversations between the girls highlight their feelings of restlessness and desire for purpose, particularly Elizabeth Wright, who expresses her frustrations with traditional expectations for women. A sewing bee organized to prepare Mary Louise's trousseau serves as a backdrop for these discussions, illustrating the camaraderie and support among the friends. As they work together, the dynamics of social roles, aspirations, and relationships are established, especially with the introduction of new characters like Mrs. Markle and the ongoing preparations for Mary Louise's upcoming wedding. The opening sets the stage for exploring these themes in a light-hearted and engaging way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Weddings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mystery and detective stories
Subject Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 57101
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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