Memoirs of a London doll by R. H. Horne

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Author Horne, R. H. (Richard H.), 1802-1884
Author of introduction, etc. Hunt, Clara Whitehill, 1871-1958
Illustrator Brock, Emma L. (Emma Lillian), 1886-1974
Title Memoirs of a London doll
Original Publication New York: The Macmillan Company, 1922.
Credits Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Memoirs of a London Doll" by R. H. Horne is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated by Maria Poppet, a doll with a unique consciousness, offering readers an imaginative perspective on life in London through her experiences. Following her journey from being crafted by a poor doll-maker to being adopted by various families, Maria provides insight into the lives of the children and adults she encounters, revealing both the joys and hardships of Victorian society. At the start of the narrative, we meet Maria as she is created in the workshop of Mr. Sprat, a small doll-maker residing in a cramped garret. In her vibrant introduction, Maria recounts her early observations and interactions with the Sprat family, including her first moments of consciousness and her desires to be part of the bustling world outside. As her story progresses, we witness her transition from the Sprat's doll workshop to being sold in a shop, ultimately becoming the cherished toy of a girl named Ellen Plummy. The opening chapters set the stage for Maria’s adventures, filled with curiosity and wonder as she navigates the complexities of relationships, childhood, and society through her unique viewpoint. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dolls -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Clothing and dress -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dollmaking -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Costume -- Great Britain -- Juvenile fiction
Subject London (England) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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