| Creator |
Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County |
| Title |
Gene Stratton Porter, Best-Seller
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Gene Stratton Porter, Best-Seller by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County" is a publication prepared by the staff of the Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, likely in the mid-20th century. This is a biographical account that discusses the life and literary contributions of Gene Stratton Porter, a notable American author known for her romantic and nature-based novels. The book examines her upbringing, personal experiences, and the profound impact she had in popularizing nature writing during the early 20th century. The text provides a comprehensive overview of Gene Stratton Porter's life, highlighting her journey from a rural upbringing in Indiana to becoming a best-selling author. It delves into her significant works, such as "Freckles," "Girl of the Limberlost," and "At the Foot of the Rainbow," which often intertwine romantic narratives with themes of nature and wildlife. The publication also emphasizes her role as a photographer and naturalist, showcasing her dedication to studying and preserving the environment. Through her storytelling and remarkable ability to engage readers with the natural world, Porter inspired countless readers to appreciate and explore the outdoors. (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 |
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64871 |
| Release Date |
Mar 19, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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