| Author |
Holtby, Winifred, 1898-1935 |
| LoC No. |
25009995
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| Title |
The Crowded Street
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Lane the Bodley Head Ltd.,1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteers
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| Summary |
"The Crowded Street" by Winifred Holtby is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a poignant scene centered around an 11-year-old girl named Muriel Hammond, who struggles with her emotions and self-identity while attending a party. The narrative examines the challenges and pressures faced in her youth, giving insight into the complexities of social interactions and childhood aspirations. At the start of the story, Muriel is at a party that she has long awaited, yet she experiences feelings of shyness and inadequacy. The prose vividly captures her observations and thoughts as she navigates the bustling atmosphere filled with adults and other children. Despite her excitement, Muriel feels overshadowed and anxious, especially about dancing with a boy named Freddy Mason. As the evening unfolds, Muriel's desire to belong clashes with her innate shyness, culminating in an embarrassing moment where she is caught sneaking sweets—a misunderstanding that casts her in a negative light to her peers and more importantly, to her mother. This initial glimpse into Muriel's world sets the stage for her journey of self-discovery and the exploration of her relationships throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68629 |
| Release Date |
Jul 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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