Introduction to Sally by Elizabeth Von Arnim
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"Introduction to Sally" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the characters Mr. and Mrs. Pinner and their daughter, Sally, exploring themes of beauty, anxiety, and familial dynamics. As Mr. Pinner grapples with his daughter’s extraordinary beauty and the complications it brings, we witness the unfolding of Sally’s life as she navigates her emerging identity amidst parental concerns and societal expectations.
The opening portion introduces us to Mr. Pinner, a man driven by respectability and fear, who struggles with the challenges of his marriage and the beauty of his daughter, Sally. Despite initial hopes for parental stability, Mrs. Pinner's death thrusts the responsibility of raising Sally onto Mr. Pinner, who reacts by attempting to shield her from unwanted male attention that her beauty attracts. As Sally grows into a stunning young woman, her parents' fears intensify, leading to their decision to relocate in hope of achieving a quieter life. However, their troubles are exacerbated by the inevitable consequences of Sally's beauty, ultimately leading us to the exploration of familial love, anxiety, and the desire for autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Von Arnim, Elizabeth, 1866-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | Introduction to Sally |
| Original Publication | London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1926. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Hathi Trust) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Social classes -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Beauty, Personal -- Fiction |
| Subject | Runaway wives -- Fiction |
| Subject | Newlyweds -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72979 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2024 |
| Last Update | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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