The Doll and Her Friends by Julia Charlotte Maitland

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Author Maitland, Julia Charlotte, -1864
Illustrator Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
LoC No. 42049305
Title The Doll and Her Friends
or Memoirs of the Lady Seraphina
Note Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Doll and Her Friends" by Julia Charlotte Maitland is a fictional children’s book written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the perspective of a doll named Seraphina, who reflects on her existence, the joy she brings to children, and the lessons to be learned from the experiences of those who own her. The narrative explores themes of kindness, domestic happiness, and the underlying value of toys in childhood. At the start of the tale, the doll introduces herself and her comrades, discussing their existence as dependent objects whose purpose is to provide happiness to children. She recounts her arrival at the bazaar and her observations of humans, particularly a little girl who admires her but chooses to buy a paint box for her brother instead. The doll expresses philosophical musings on her purpose, happiness, and the emotions tied to childhood attachments. As her story evolves, she eventually finds herself in the hands of a new owner, where she is celebrated and cherished, further illustrating the significance of innocence and affection in the lives of children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Dolls -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21861
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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