Girlhood and Womanhood by Sarah Tytler

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Author Tytler, Sarah, 1827-1914
Title Girlhood and Womanhood
The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes
Note Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jacqueline Jeremy and the
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Summary "Girlhood and Womanhood" by Sarah Tytler is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on Joanna Crawfurd, the daughter of a laird, exploring themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and the impact of past actions on the present. As we follow the Crawfurd family, particularly Joanna, we delve into the intricacies of personal relationships and the struggles they face, not only from their own choices but also from the burdens of their family's history. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Joanna Crawfurd and her family's complicated past, rooted in a tragic duel involving her father that casts a shadow over their lives. The narrative sets the stage with Joanna's character, portraying her as deeply connected to her father's grief and the societal repercussions of his actions. In a lively summer scene on the moor, Joanna and her sisters interact with their English cousin Polly Musgrave, who brings a fresh perspective to the family dynamic. As the girls' conversations unfold, elements of humor and youthful intuition are juxtaposed with the underlying tensions of their family's legacy, hinting at the larger themes of sacrifice, responsibility, and the quest for self-identity amidst societal pressures that will explore throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Marriage -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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