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Title: The Foolish Virgin

Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Summary: "The Foolish Virgin" by Thomas Dixon is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, exploring the conflicts and transformations in a woman's life amid societal change. The story centers around Mary Adams, a young woman who clings to old-fashioned ideals about love and femininity while grappling with the realities of modern life and her deep longing for genuine connection. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mary through her banter with her friend Jane, who urges her to embrace new experiences and step out of her comfort zone. Mary is firmly resistant, valuing her traditional views on women’s roles in society. This initial dialogue showcases her naivety and vulnerability as she perceives herself as "the foolish virgin." We witness her internal struggle with loneliness as she navigates her small, unfulfilled life in New York City. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for her encounters with the world around her, hinting at the eventual collision between her romantic ideals and the realities of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946

EBook No.: 1634

Published: Feb 1, 1999

Downloads: 214

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Foolish Virgin

Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Summary: "The Foolish Virgin" by Thomas Dixon is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, exploring the conflicts and transformations in a woman's life amid societal change. The story centers around Mary Adams, a young woman who clings to old-fashioned ideals about love and femininity while grappling with the realities of modern life and her deep longing for genuine connection. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mary through her banter with her friend Jane, who urges her to embrace new experiences and step out of her comfort zone. Mary is firmly resistant, valuing her traditional views on women’s roles in society. This initial dialogue showcases her naivety and vulnerability as she perceives herself as "the foolish virgin." We witness her internal struggle with loneliness as she navigates her small, unfulfilled life in New York City. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for her encounters with the world around her, hinting at the eventual collision between her romantic ideals and the realities of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dixon, Thomas, Jr., 1864-1946

EBook No.: 1634

Published: Feb 1, 1999

Downloads: 214

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.