The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX. No. 1010, May 6, 1899

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX. No. 1010, May 6, 1899" by Various is a periodical literary magazine written in the late 19th century. This issue includes a story titled "Sheila," which focuses on themes of friendship, personal growth, and the aspirations of young women during the era. The narrative centers around the evolving relationship between Sheila, Effie, and Cyril, exploring their interactions and the societal expectations placed upon them. The opening portion introduces us to Sheila and Effie, who are discussing Effie's recovery and desire to resume riding, with Cyril encouraging her to regain her strength. Cyril's role is vital as he brings enthusiasm and support, while Effie expresses a hopeful eagerness to embrace new activities after illness. The dynamic between the characters hints at underlying tensions, particularly concerning their feelings towards one another. As they navigate their summer plans, their conversations reflect both the innocence of youth and a burgeoning awareness of their social standings and relationships, setting the stage for further developments in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Susan Skinner, Pamela Patten and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl%27s_Own_Paper

Release date is 2019-03-03