| Author |
Various |
| Title |
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1018, July 1, 1899
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl%27s_Own_Paper
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Susan Skinner, Chris Curnow, Pamela Patten and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1018, July 1, 1899" by Various is a periodical publication written in the late 19th century. This work is a collection of stories, poems, and articles aimed primarily at young girls, focusing on themes of personal development, morality, and social issues of the time. Through its diverse content, the publication is likely intended to entertain and educate its readers, offering a blend of creative and practical insights into various aspects of life. The opening portion of the publication features a poem titled "The Secret of the Sea" by Edward Oxenford, which explores themes of love and longing as a young couple promises to unite, despite the uncertainties posed by a sailor's journey. It evokes a sense of nostalgia, expressing bittersweet emotions tied to separation and the mysteries of the ocean. Following the poem, a story called "The House with the Verandah" introduces readers to Lucy Challoner, who faces domestic challenges, including managing a difficult servant and contemplating her upcoming holiday plans. The narrative hints at social dynamics, personal aspirations, and the stresses of maintaining a household, setting the stage for Lucy’s evolving circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66102 |
| Release Date |
Aug 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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