Nobody by Susan Warner

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Author Warner, Susan, 1819-1885
Title Nobody
Note Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Daniel Fromont
Summary "Nobody" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Lois Lothrop, who is navigating her first experiences in the world beyond her quiet country life. The plot explores themes of social status and the nature of love as she interacts with various characters, including Tom Caruthers, who finds himself drawn to her despite societal expectations. At the start of the book, we meet Lois during her stay with Mrs. Wishart, who introduces her to higher society, including a luncheon party filled with discussions on appearance, education, and social norms. Lois’s modest background and innocence contrast sharply with the more sophisticated, but often superficial, attitudes of the New Yorkers she encounters. Through lively dialogues among her new friends, particularly involving her potential suitor Tom, readers glimpse the challenges Lois faces in being accepted into a world that values status and money over character and sincerity. The opening establishes a captivating narrative about love, individuality, and the complexity of social dynamics in the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Happiness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gardens -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Social status -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 28524
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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