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Title: The Heart's Country
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Heart's Country" by Mary Heaton Vorse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the lens of Ellen, a young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, family, and relationships in a New England setting. The narrative oscillates between Ellen's vibrant imagination and the societal expectations imposed upon her, creating a poignant exploration of growth and self-discovery. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Ellen and her mother as they move into the old Scudder house, a place filled with memories and anticipation. Through Ellen's playful yet introspective voice, we witness her adaptation to new surroundings and her interactions with family members, including her strict Aunt Sarah and the charming Alec Yorke. The opening sets the stage for Ellen's journey through childhood innocence and the looming challenges of adolescence, highlighting her desire for freedom and the struggle against societal norms. Her vibrant imagination and heartfelt explorations lay the groundwork for the emotional depth that will characterize her story as she learns about love, friendship, and her own identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vorse, Mary Heaton, 1874-1966
Illustrator: Stephens, Alice Barber, 1858-1932
EBook No.: 36919
Published: Jul 31, 2011
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Teenage girls -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Heart's Country
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Heart's Country" by Mary Heaton Vorse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the lens of Ellen, a young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, family, and relationships in a New England setting. The narrative oscillates between Ellen's vibrant imagination and the societal expectations imposed upon her, creating a poignant exploration of growth and self-discovery. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Ellen and her mother as they move into the old Scudder house, a place filled with memories and anticipation. Through Ellen's playful yet introspective voice, we witness her adaptation to new surroundings and her interactions with family members, including her strict Aunt Sarah and the charming Alec Yorke. The opening sets the stage for Ellen's journey through childhood innocence and the looming challenges of adolescence, highlighting her desire for freedom and the struggle against societal norms. Her vibrant imagination and heartfelt explorations lay the groundwork for the emotional depth that will characterize her story as she learns about love, friendship, and her own identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vorse, Mary Heaton, 1874-1966
Illustrator: Stephens, Alice Barber, 1858-1932
EBook No.: 36919
Published: Jul 31, 2011
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Teenage girls -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.