Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 51 McClung, Nellie L. 1873 1951 McClung, Nellie Letitia Mooney Mooney, Nellie Letitia Purple Springs Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Brendan Lane, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Purple Springs" by Nellie L. McClung is a novel written in the early 20th century. Through the lens of young Pearl Watson, the story explores the delicate themes of youth, love, and societal expectations in a rural setting. As Pearl anticipates a significant turning point in her life – the day she expects a proposal from the young doctor she admires – the narrative delves into her dreams, aspirations, and the romantic idealism that frames her view of the world. The opening of the book sets the stage with a stark, cold day at the end of February, a time heavy with the anticipation of spring. Pearl reflects on three years of longing for the "momentous decision" she believes lies ahead. Through her vivid thoughts, including her history with the young doctor, we are introduced to her spirited character and the societal pressures that surround her. As the day unfolds, Pearl's excitement is tempered by the harsh realities of life in a farming community, marked by challenges both in nature and interpersonal dynamics, including eavesdropped conversations that shake her confidence. This blend of hope and uncertainty establishes a poignant background for the unfolding drama regarding love and personal sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Political fiction Manitoba -- Politics and government -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Politics Browsing: Fiction 548355 548182 2024-10-05T04:17:05.573124 2023-10-05T05:18:14.794525 text/html text/html 548348 548175 2024-10-05T04:17:05.862153 2023-10-05T05:18:14.999544 text/html text/html 273208 2024-10-05T04:17:13.802121 application/epub+zip 281244 2024-10-05T04:17:07.873152 application/epub+zip 281245 2024-10-05T04:17:06.607174 application/epub+zip 469229 2024-10-05T04:17:18.586054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434494 2024-10-05T04:17:13.047104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402291 2022-09-05T07:21:32.867539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502212 502114 2024-10-05T04:17:05.108157 2023-10-05T05:18:14.439494 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 503428 2020-12-19T17:42:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195555 2020-12-19T17:42:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19111 2024-10-05T04:17:18.712041 application/rdf+xml 11308 2024-10-05T04:17:07.144098 image/jpeg 3077 2024-10-05T04:17:06.874116 image/jpeg 268374 2024-10-05T04:17:05.910118 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia