Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat by Carolyn Wells
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"Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat" by Carolyn Wells is a whimsical novel likely penned during the early 20th century. The story introduces Warble Mildew, a lively young girl who joyfully embraces life and its absurdities, particularly after her expulsion from school for a prank involving a caterpillar. As an orphan with dreams of marrying and living a vibrant life, she takes on various roles—including a waitress—while navigating her aspirations in
a quirky society. At the start of the novel, Warble finds herself gleefully expelled from school, revealing her spirited personality as she relishes her newfound freedom. The narrative establishes her life in Pittsburgh, filled with humorous encounters and her determination to pursue a future that includes love and happiness. As she begins her journey, we meet intriguing figures like Dr. Big Bill Petticoat, whom she eventually encounters at the restaurant where she works, hinting at the whimsical adventure—blended with humor and social commentary—that follows. The opening sets the tone for a satirical exploration of societal norms, self-discovery, and the importance of joy amidst life’s chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat |
| Note | A parody on Sinclair Lewis's "Main Street." |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8386 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08386-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 516 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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