A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter
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| Author | Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 |
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| Title | A Girl of the Limberlost |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Judith Boss |
| Summary | "A Girl of the Limberlost" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Elnora Comstock, a determined young girl who embarks on her journey to high school while navigating the challenges of her home life and her desperate dream of securing an education amidst financial struggles and her mother's disapproval. The opening of the book presents Elnora as she prepares for her first day of high school, filled with hope yet burdened by the harsh realities of her modest upbringing. Struggling with her mother’s harsh treatment and the ridicule she anticipates from peers due to her plain clothing, Elnora nonetheless aims to collect moths to finance her education. This episode highlights her determination, passion for nature, and the deep-seated yearning for validation and love, creating a poignant backdrop for her character’s development throughout the story. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the relationships she cultivates and the experiences she endures will shape her understanding of self-worth and resilience against societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Indiana -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Mothers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conflict of generations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Swamps -- Fiction |
| Subject | Moths -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 125 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 507 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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