Boys and Girls from Thackeray by Kate Dickinson Sweetser

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Author Sweetser, Kate Dickinson, 1870-1939
Title Boys and Girls from Thackeray
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Henry Esmond -- The Virginians -- Becky Sharp at school -- Cuff's fight with "Figs" -- George Osborne; Rawdon Crawley -- Clive and Ethel Newcome -- Arthur Pendennis -- Caroline.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Boys and Girls from Thackeray" by Kate Dickinson Sweetser is a collection of literary adaptations crafted in the early 20th century. This work presents engaging stories derived from the childhood and youth of notable characters created by William Makepeace Thackeray, such as Henry Esmond and Becky Sharp. The purpose of this compilation is to introduce Thackeray’s work to younger audiences, showcasing the delightful pastimes and experiences of his characters, making his literature accessible and appealing to a new generation of readers. At the start of the compilation, the author highlights Thackeray's fondness for depicting the early lives of his characters, especially with the introduction of Henry Esmond, a lonely boy of about twelve years old who resides in the Castlewood estate. As Henry navigates his new environment following the arrival of the new Viscount and Viscountess Castlewood, he experiences kindness for the first time from Lady Castlewood, establishing a sense of belonging. The opening vividly illustrates the contrast between Henry’s earlier isolation and the warmth offered by his new family, setting the stage for the themes of friendship, belonging, and the trials of youth that resonate throughout Thackeray's narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Characters
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EBook-No. 10111
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Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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