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When Patty Went to College

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Webster, Jean, 1876-1916
Contributor:
Williams, C. D. (Charles D.), 1875-1954.
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"When Patty Went to College" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Patty Wyatt, an imaginative and resourceful college student navigating her life at a women's college. The narrative explores her charmingly chaotic experiences as she confronts college life, decorates her dorm room, and interacts with various classmates, while interspersing humor and social commentary. The opening of the novel introduces Patty and her roommate Priscilla as they struggle with the chaotic task of setting up their dorm room. Patty's vibrant personality shines through as she enlists the help of fellow students, engages in witty banter, and devises plans for decorating in defiance of the school's rules. The scene highlights Patty's creativity, determination, and her ability to charm those around her, including the imposing janitor, Peters. As she grapples with college life and establishes her identity, the groundwork is laid for many humorous escapades and entertaining interactions that are sure to follow, making this a delightful read for anyone interested in college tales filled with wit and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Notes:
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2007-05-29

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