A Young Girl's Diary by Sigmund Freud, Cedar Paul, and Eden Paul
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939 |
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| Translator | Paul, Cedar, 1880-1972 |
| Translator | Paul, Eden, 1865-1944 |
| Title | A Young Girl's Diary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Translation of: Tagebuch eines halbwüchsigen Mädchens |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger |
| Summary | "A Young Girl's Diary" by Sigmund Freud, Cedar Paul, and Eden Paul is a translated diary written as a coming-of-age narrative during the early 20th century. This work provides a vivid and intimate glimpse into the psychological development and social dynamics of a young girl navigating her adolescence, exploring themes of friendship, familial relationships, and burgeoning sexuality amid the turbulence of pre-WWI society. The opening of the diary introduces us to the protagonist, a young girl named Rita, as she begins to document her thoughts and experiences at the age of twelve. Through her day-to-day observations, Rita shares her interactions with friends and family, showcasing her longing for social acceptance, the complexities of childhood friendships, and her initial encounters with the themes of love and identity. Notably, the diary is infused with a sense of innocence and curiosity, as Rita grapples with the challenges posed by her relationships, the changes brought on by adolescence, and her playful yet profound reflections on gender roles, societal expectations, and her emerging sense of self. The charm of the narrative lies in its authenticity, drawing readers into the inner world of a young girl at the threshold of adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Adolescence |
| Subject | Teenage girls |
| Subject | Teenage girls -- Austria -- Vienna -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 752 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 436 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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