This edition had all images removed.
Title: Four Girls at Chautauqua
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Joel Erickson, Dave Morgan, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Four Girls at Chautauqua" by Pansy is a novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal norms and expectations of its time. The story revolves around four young women—Ruth Erskine, Eurie Mitchell, Flossy Shipley, and Marion Wilbur—who decide to spend two weeks at the Chautauqua Assembly, a renowned gathering for education and culture. Through their personalities and interactions, the narrative explores themes of friendship, personal growth, the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, and the contrast between religious sincerity and the pursuit of pleasure. At the start of the novel, the four girls are introduced in their respective homes, each revealing unique characteristics and backgrounds that shape their motivations for attending Chautauqua. Eurie is energetic and excited about the adventure, while Ruth exhibits a more contemplative demeanor, pondering the value of the experience. Their dialogue establishes the dynamics of their friendships, with Eurie coaxing others into the trip despite doubts about its purpose and affordability. The opening also hints at the societal judgments they face and prepares the reader for their journey of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of Chautauqua's vibrant and complex atmosphere. As they prepare for their adventure, the stage is set for both light-hearted and serious moments that explore the intersection of their youthful aspirations and the cultural expectations of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pansy, 1841-1930
EBook No.: 12662
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sunday school teachers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conversion -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Camp meetings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Chautauqua (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Four Girls at Chautauqua
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Joel Erickson, Dave Morgan, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Four Girls at Chautauqua" by Pansy is a novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal norms and expectations of its time. The story revolves around four young women—Ruth Erskine, Eurie Mitchell, Flossy Shipley, and Marion Wilbur—who decide to spend two weeks at the Chautauqua Assembly, a renowned gathering for education and culture. Through their personalities and interactions, the narrative explores themes of friendship, personal growth, the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, and the contrast between religious sincerity and the pursuit of pleasure. At the start of the novel, the four girls are introduced in their respective homes, each revealing unique characteristics and backgrounds that shape their motivations for attending Chautauqua. Eurie is energetic and excited about the adventure, while Ruth exhibits a more contemplative demeanor, pondering the value of the experience. Their dialogue establishes the dynamics of their friendships, with Eurie coaxing others into the trip despite doubts about its purpose and affordability. The opening also hints at the societal judgments they face and prepares the reader for their journey of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of Chautauqua's vibrant and complex atmosphere. As they prepare for their adventure, the stage is set for both light-hearted and serious moments that explore the intersection of their youthful aspirations and the cultural expectations of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pansy, 1841-1930
EBook No.: 12662
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sunday school teachers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conversion -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Camp meetings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Chautauqua (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.