The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1027, September 2, 1899 by Various
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"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1027, September 2, 1899" by Various is a historical periodical aimed at young women, written during the late 19th century. This edition features a variety of narratives and themes, with the primary tale introducing Ada Nicoli, a sheltered and beautiful eighteen-year-old girl from a wealthy New York family, who is raised in luxury but lacking in education and depth of character. The opening sets the
stage for Ada's journey of self-discovery amid the complexities of social expectations and personal challenges. At the start of the publication, the narrative focuses on Ada's life of privilege in New York City, illustrating her relationship with her indulgent mother and indifferent father. While enjoying the delights of high society, Ada is oblivious to the emotional turmoil brewing around her, particularly concerning her mother's mysterious illness, which is hinted to be more severe than merely a headache. As the story unfolds, Ada's innocence is challenged by her father's abrupt orders to maintain appearances, laying the groundwork for her awakening to deeper realities. This establishes a poignant contrast between her carefree life and the underlying familial tensions, promising a compelling exploration of her character development as she confronts her sheltered existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1027, September 2, 1899 |
| Credits | Susan Skinner, Chris Curnow, Pamela Patten and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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. | 66128 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66128-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 338 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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