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Title: Introduction to Sally
Original Publication: London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Hathi Trust)
Summary: "Introduction to Sally" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the characters Mr. and Mrs. Pinner and their daughter, Sally, exploring themes of beauty, anxiety, and familial dynamics. As Mr. Pinner grapples with his daughter’s extraordinary beauty and the complications it brings, we witness the unfolding of Sally’s life as she navigates her emerging identity amidst parental concerns and societal expectations. The opening portion introduces us to Mr. Pinner, a man driven by respectability and fear, who struggles with the challenges of his marriage and the beauty of his daughter, Sally. Despite initial hopes for parental stability, Mrs. Pinner's death thrusts the responsibility of raising Sally onto Mr. Pinner, who reacts by attempting to shield her from unwanted male attention that her beauty attracts. As Sally grows into a stunning young woman, her parents' fears intensify, leading to their decision to relocate in hope of achieving a quieter life. However, their troubles are exacerbated by the inevitable consequences of Sally's beauty, ultimately leading us to the exploration of familial love, anxiety, and the desire for autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941
EBook No.: 72979
Published: Feb 17, 2024
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject: Beauty, Personal -- Fiction
Subject: Runaway wives -- Fiction
Subject: Newlyweds -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Introduction to Sally
Original Publication: London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Hathi Trust)
Summary: "Introduction to Sally" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the characters Mr. and Mrs. Pinner and their daughter, Sally, exploring themes of beauty, anxiety, and familial dynamics. As Mr. Pinner grapples with his daughter’s extraordinary beauty and the complications it brings, we witness the unfolding of Sally’s life as she navigates her emerging identity amidst parental concerns and societal expectations. The opening portion introduces us to Mr. Pinner, a man driven by respectability and fear, who struggles with the challenges of his marriage and the beauty of his daughter, Sally. Despite initial hopes for parental stability, Mrs. Pinner's death thrusts the responsibility of raising Sally onto Mr. Pinner, who reacts by attempting to shield her from unwanted male attention that her beauty attracts. As Sally grows into a stunning young woman, her parents' fears intensify, leading to their decision to relocate in hope of achieving a quieter life. However, their troubles are exacerbated by the inevitable consequences of Sally's beauty, ultimately leading us to the exploration of familial love, anxiety, and the desire for autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941
EBook No.: 72979
Published: Feb 17, 2024
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject: Beauty, Personal -- Fiction
Subject: Runaway wives -- Fiction
Subject: Newlyweds -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.