1 option
Daisy Herself
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ingersoll, Will E. (William Ernest), 1879-1968
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Daisy Herself" by Will E. Ingersoll is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Daisy Nixon, a young woman who runs away from her farm life in Toddburn village in search of adventure and a new life in the city. As she navigates her new surroundings, readers can expect themes of independence, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Daisy as she escapes with a young store clerk named Beatty, driven by a desire to leave behind her mundane rural life. As they travel by train to the city, Daisy's excitement and eagerness for a new life shine through, despite her companion's self-centeredness. Upon arrival, Daisy experiences the city's vibrant atmosphere and begins to assert her independence, ultimately confronting Beatty in a critical moment that demonstrates her strength of character and determination to forge her own path. The introduction sets the stage for Daisy's journey of growth and exploration in a bustling urban landscape, highlighting her resilience and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2015-06-10
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.