| Author |
Warner, Susan, 1819-1885 |
| Author |
Warner, Anna Bartlett, 1824-1915 |
| Title |
The Gold of Chickaree
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Daniel Fromont
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| Summary |
"The Gold of Chickaree" by Susan Warner and Anna Bartlett Warner is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This narrative continues the story of Wych Hazel, a vibrant and witty young woman facing the complexities of love and societal expectations. The plot revolves around her relationships with various suitors, including the rich and masterful Duke and her struggles with the emotional distance created by social conventions. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters and sets the stage for an intricate story. Primrose and her father, Dr. Maryland, discuss the prospects of Wych Hazel marrying Duke, highlighting her absence from their lives and expressing concern about her indulgence in societal frivolities. Meanwhile, Wych Hazel grapples with her feelings towards Mr. Rollo, whom she deeply cares for, yet finds herself drawn into the lively but superficial world around her. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Hazel's inner life—her unfulfilled love and the confusion over her choices—will play a central role in the story's development. The opening portion effectively establishes the emotional tensions and character dynamics that will shape the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Young women -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23584 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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