| Author |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
| Title |
Eight Cousins; Or, The Aunt-Hill
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Cousins
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Eight Cousins; Or, The Aunt-Hill" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Rose Campbell, a young girl who, after losing her father, moves in with her great-aunts and navigates her complex new family life. As she adjusts to living with her numerous aunts and her seven cousins, the book explores themes of family, friendship, and childhood adventures against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal growth. The opening of the book introduces Rose, who is dealing with her recent loss and trying to cope with the changes in her life as she stays with her aunts. Feeling lonely and misunderstood, she isolates herself in a parlor filled with somber decor and portraits. As Rose attempts to find solace, her encounter with Phebe, a lively girl working in the household, shifts her mood. Their interaction highlights Rose’s desire for companionship and her search for happiness amidst her troubles. This initial chapter sets the stage for Rose’s journey of self-discovery, showcasing her challenges and the warmth of familial bonds as she learns to embrace her new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Family life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38567 |
| Release Date |
Jan 13, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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