A Modern Cinderella by Amanda M. Douglas
"A Modern Cinderella" by Amanda M. Douglas is a novel written in the late 19th century. This fictional tale reinterprets the classic fairy tale by introducing Marilla Bond, a young girl who works as a nursemaid for the Borden family. The narrative explores themes of hardship, hope, and the transformative power of imagination as Marilla navigates her responsibilities and yearns for a happier life, epitomized by her dream of attending a ball.
The opening of the novel introduces us to Marilla, who is living as a bound-out girl, working under the supervision of Bridget and caring for the Borden twins and their troublesome sibling, Jack. Her Cinderella-like existence is filled with mundane chores, but it is brightened by the warmth of memories and the playful imagination in her heart. One night, while taking a brief respite near the stove, Marilla dreams of meeting a fairy godmother who transforms her reality, allowing her to experience a magical ball. This dream highlights her longing for joy and the semblance of a more enchanting life, setting the stage for her journey towards self-discovery and aspiration amidst her everyday struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Modern Cinderella |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28441 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 390 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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