| Author |
Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
| Title |
Meadow Brook
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| Original Publication |
United States: C.M. Saxton, 1858, copyright 1867.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Meadow Brook" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces the character Rosa Lee, who reflects on her childhood experiences growing up in a New England farmhouse. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the innocence of youth, and the complexities of human relationships through Rosa's journey and her connections with those around her. The opening of the novel dives deeply into Rosa's childhood, portraying her joyful yet tumultuous experiences in a rural setting. She fondly recalls the adventures with her siblings, the playful moments in nature, and her perceptions of family life, where her feelings of inadequacy and moments of defiance surface. The reader witnesses her struggles with self-acceptance, school life, and the complexities of familial love, set against the backdrop of her idyllic yet challenging upbringing. This beginning sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of growth and belonging as Rosa learns about love, ambition, and the realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71108 |
| Release Date |
Jul 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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