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Title:
Penelope's English Experiences
Being Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton
Note: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
Summary: "Penelope's English Experiences" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a humorous travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work presents the experiences of Penelope Hamilton, an American woman navigating English society alongside her friends, Salemina and Francesca, during their time in London and the countryside. The book delves into cultural observations, social interactions, and the humorous trials of adapting to British customs. The opening of "Penelope's English Experiences" introduces us to the main character, Penelope, and her companions as they settle into Smith's Hotel in London. The setting establishes their dynamic: Penelope as a struggling artist, Salemina as a philanthropist, and Francesca as a carefree young woman enamored with the lavishness of their surroundings. Their initial focus on deciphering the hotel's weekly bill highlights their cultural misunderstandings, particularly in relation to British currency. Through witty observations and a light-hearted tone, the narrative sets the stage for Penelope's humorous critique of English society, her own internal struggles, and the endearing quirks of her companions and the people they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
EBook No.: 1278
Published: Apr 1, 1998
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Penelope's English Experiences
Being Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton
Note: Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger
Summary: "Penelope's English Experiences" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a humorous travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work presents the experiences of Penelope Hamilton, an American woman navigating English society alongside her friends, Salemina and Francesca, during their time in London and the countryside. The book delves into cultural observations, social interactions, and the humorous trials of adapting to British customs. The opening of "Penelope's English Experiences" introduces us to the main character, Penelope, and her companions as they settle into Smith's Hotel in London. The setting establishes their dynamic: Penelope as a struggling artist, Salemina as a philanthropist, and Francesca as a carefree young woman enamored with the lavishness of their surroundings. Their initial focus on deciphering the hotel's weekly bill highlights their cultural misunderstandings, particularly in relation to British currency. Through witty observations and a light-hearted tone, the narrative sets the stage for Penelope's humorous critique of English society, her own internal struggles, and the endearing quirks of her companions and the people they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
EBook No.: 1278
Published: Apr 1, 1998
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.