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Howells, William Dean
1837
1920
Howells, W. D. (William Dean)
Howells, William D. (William Dean)
Alden, Henry Mills
1836
1919
Alexander, E. A.
Bacon, Mary Applewhite
1863
Brown, Alice
1857
1948
De Camp, Charles B.
Camp, Charles B. De
Hallowell, Eleanor A.
Jordan, Elizabeth Garver
1867
1947
Le Gallienne, Richard
1866
1947
Gallienne, Richard Le
LeGallienne, Richard
Mears, Mary M. (Mary Martha)
1876
1943
Ralph, Julian
1853
1903
Thanet, Octave
1850
1934
French, Alice
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Different Girls
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
The Little Joys of Margaret, by Richard le Gallienne -- Kittie's Sister Josephine, by Elizabeth Jordan -- The Wizard's Touch, by Alice Brown -- The Bitter Cup, by Charles B. De Camp -- His Sister, by Mary Applewhite Bacon -- The Perfect Year, by Eleanor A. Hallowell -- Editha, by William Dean Howells -- The Stout Miss Hopkins's Bicycle, by Octave Thanet -- The Marrying of Esther, by Mary M. Mears -- Cordelia's Night of Romance, by Julian Ralph -- The Prize-Fund Beneficiary, by E. A. Alexander.
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"Different Girls" by William Dean Howells et al. is a collection of short stories, written in the late 19th century. The anthology presents a variety of narratives centered around the theme of female identity and experiences in American society, with each story exploring the lives of different young women navigating their roles in love, family, and social expectations. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Margaret, a dedicated daughter who remains at home to care for her invalid mother while her sisters marry and start families of their own. We see Margaret’s internal conflict as she grapples with her own lost opportunities for love and happiness, leading to a bittersweet acceptance of her life choices. The narrative emphasizes the complex emotions of sacrifice and duty, illustrating Margaret’s poignant realization of her unique bond with her mother and the depth of their relationship. This segment skillfully sets the tone for the stories to follow, showcasing the inherent struggles and resilience of women in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Short stories, American
Girls -- Fiction
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