Real Folks by A. D. T. Whitney
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"Real Folks" by A. D. T. Whitney is a novel that was written during the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and relationships of its characters, particularly focusing on the Shiere sisters, Frank and Laura, as they navigate through personal challenges, family dynamics, and societal expectations in their journeys from childhood to adulthood. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to two little girls, Frank and Laura
Shiere, who are reflecting on their lives while grappling with the illness of their father. They share imaginative thoughts and observations about the world around them, contemplating their mother’s absence and the grim prospects of potentially becoming orphans. As they play hidden away in their home, the children discuss their feelings about their situation and their longing for a mother. The narrative hints at the historical context and the societal norms of their time, establishing a poignant atmosphere that underscores the complexities of family, loss, and childhood innocence, setting the stage for their unfolding lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train), 1824-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Real Folks |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Orphanages -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | City and town life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | African Americans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Play -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Charity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Money -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13997 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13997-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 777 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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