The End of a Coil by Susan Warner
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"The End of a Coil" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces the character Dolly, who arrives in Philadelphia to stay with her Aunt Hal and Uncle Edward Eberstein. The narrative explores themes of childhood wonder, curiosity, and the influences of family dynamics as Dolly begins to navigate her new environment. At the start of the novel, Dolly arrives at her aunt's home after
a long journey. As she is welcomed by her relatives, the minute details of her character are carefully unveiled—illustrating her delicate nature, intelligence, and rich inner world. The interactions between Dolly and her new guardians reveal their affection for her, highlighting her innocence and the strength of her observations of life. In her first night with her aunt, a significant discussion about prayer and faith occurs, showing Dolly’s emerging spiritual awareness and setting the stage for her personal development throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Susan, 1819-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | The End of a Coil |
| Credits | Produced by Daniel Fromont. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sick -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Education -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27618 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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