The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 370, January 29, 1887 by Various
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"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 370, January 29, 1887" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a mix of articles, stories, and essays intended for young women, written in the late 19th century. The issue prominently presents a competition focused on notable women of the reign of Queen Victoria, encouraging readers to research and write about influential figures from that era. The themes likely revolve around empowerment, education, and the
acknowledgment of women's contributions to society, highlighting the importance of women's roles during this pivotal time in history. At the start of this installment, the magazine introduces a prize competition that invites young women to list and write briefly about significant British women during Queen Victoria's reign. Each competitor has the opportunity to win a unique gold medal-brooch, a tribute to the Queen's Jubilee. The opening also includes two fictitious examples of notable women, setting a precedent for participants to explore the lives of inspiring women in various fields. Following this, the narrative shifts to a story titled "The Inheritance of a Good Name," bringing in characters like Eveline and her mother, who face the life-changing decision to move from their country home to London, intertwining themes of family bonds, personal choices, and life transitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 370, January 29, 1887 |
| Credits | Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65964 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65964-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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