Rebecca Mary by Annie Hamilton Donnell

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Author Donnell, Annie Hamilton, 1862-1943
Title Rebecca Mary
Contents The hundred and oneth -- The thousand quilt -- The Bible dream -- The cook-book diary -- The bereavement -- The feel doll -- The plummer kind -- Article seven -- Un-plummered.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary "Rebecca Mary" by Annie Hamilton Donnell is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Rebecca Mary Plummer, who navigates her childhood with determination, resilience, and a unique perspective on the world. Through Rebecca's experiences, the book explores themes of individuality, the complexities of familial relationships, and the innocence of childhood. The opening of the novel introduces Rebecca Mary as she is completing a challenging sewing project, expressing her anxiety about her hundred-and-oneth stitch. Her interactions with Aunt Olivia, her stern guardian, reveal the strict and demanding upbringing she endures. Despite her meticulous nature and the pressure she feels, Rebecca Mary ultimately decides to stop sewing altogether, which leads to a tense standoff with her aunt. This moment encapsulates her struggle for independence and the weight of her circumstances, setting the stage for further developments in her relationship with Aunt Olivia and her understanding of the world around her. The gentle yet profound dynamics between children and adults, highlighted through Rebecca's friendship with her pet rooster, Thomas Jefferson, add a layer of warmth and poignancy to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3419
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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