| Author |
Fillmore, Parker, 1878-1944 |
| Illustrator |
O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944 |
| Title |
A Little Question in Ladies' Rights
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"A Little Question in Ladies' Rights" by Parker H. Fillmore is a humorous tale written in the early 20th century. This novella explores themes of childhood innocence, gender dynamics, and social class through the eyes of a young girl named Margery. The work is set in a typical American neighborhood, where the interactions between Margery, her friend Willie Jones, and their hired girl Effie showcase the nuances of their relationships and the intrigue of childhood adventures. The story revolves around Margery's reflections on the title of "hired girl" as she contemplates her companion Effie's role in her life. The narrative is largely driven by a series of events spurred by a bag of bananas Margery sneaks, leading to a colorful adventure with Willie, including blackberry picking and playful disputes over rights and ownership. Throughout the charming escapades, Margery comes to appreciate Effie's place in her life as more than just a servant and recognizes the complexities of social roles as she navigates her childhood friendships. Ultimately, the story leaves readers with insights into gender relations and the value of our connections with those we may overlook in their day-to-day roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Children -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31451 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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