Living Up to Billy by Elizabeth Cooper

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Author Cooper, Elizabeth, 1877-1945
Title Living Up to Billy
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Annie McGuire
Summary "Living Up to Billy" by Elizabeth Cooper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Nan, a young woman navigating the challenges of raising her nephew Billy while grappling with her own difficult past and the impact of their environment on her life choices. Through her experiences, the novel delves into themes of love, family, and the struggle for a better future amidst the limitations imposed by societal circumstances. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Nan through her heartfelt letters to her sister Kate, who is incarcerated. The letters reveal Nan's deep bond with Kate, her determination to care for young Billy, and her efforts to navigate a world filled with hardship and moral ambiguity. Nan’s correspondence reflects her resilience and hope, as she details the struggles of raising Billy alone while balancing her job as a dancer in New York City. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of familial duty, personal dreams, and the longing for a more fulfilling life in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject Children of prisoners -- Fiction
Subject Aunts -- Fiction
Subject Nephews -- Fiction
Subject Dancers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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