In Wild Rose Time by Amanda M. Douglas

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Author Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916
Illustrator Goss, John, 1886-1963
Title In Wild Rose Time
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Summary "In Wild Rose Time" by Amanda M. Douglas is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Virginia Deering and two impoverished young girls, Dilsey and Bess, who live in a slum neighborhood but find solace and joy in an unlikely gift of wild roses. Themes of love, poverty, dreams, and the quest for a better life are woven throughout, setting a poignant backdrop of human resilience amidst hardship. The opening of the novel introduces Virginia Deering, who is on a journey filled with personal heartache, when she encounters a young girl selling wild roses. Despite her initial disdain for the flowers, Virginia's compassion leads her to purchase them, setting off a chain of events that connects her with the lives of Dilsey, a caretaker to her frail sister Bess, and the challenges they face in their impoverished surroundings. The roses symbolize not only beauty and simplicity but also hope and possibility for a brighter future. This introduction effectively establishes the contrasting lives of the characters, showcasing the innocence of childhood against the harsh realities of slum life, while hinting at deeper emotional connections yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Poor -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Slums -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Working class -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 36907
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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