| Author |
Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
| Title |
Madeline
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| Original Publication |
New York: G.W. Dillingham Co., 1881.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Madeline" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in a small town in New England, it follows the life of Madeline Clyde, a young girl facing significant challenges due to her family's financial struggles and her desire to help them. The story begins with Madeline preparing for a crucial examination that could lead her to a teaching position, providing the means to support her grandfather and save their home. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to the quaint but contentious town of Devonshire, where a committee has been tasked with evaluating potential teachers. Dr. Holbrook, unfamiliar with the expectations of the role, is reluctantly appointed to assess the candidates, including Madeline. The narrative portrays Madeline's earnestness and determination, revealing her as a diligent student with high hopes for the examination. As Madeline prepares for her interview with Dr. Holbrook, both excitement and anxiety mingle within her, hinting at the deeper emotional stakes involved. Amidst the unfolding events, the contrast between her humble aspirations and the societal expectations becomes increasingly pronounced, setting the stage for the challenges she will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
New England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Governesses -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74902 |
| Release Date |
Dec 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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