Fashion and Famine by Ann S. Stephens
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| Author | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
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| Title | Fashion and Famine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Fashion and Famine" by Ann S. Stephens is a mid-19th century novel that explores themes of poverty and humanity through the lens of social interaction and individual struggles. The narrative begins by following the life of a young girl, Julia Warren, who tries to support her impoverished grandparents by selling strawberries in the bustling markets of New York. Her innocence and determination contrast sharply with the harsh realities of life, as she navigates her quest for kindness in a world that seems indifferent to her plight. The opening of the novel introduces Julia as she embarks on her mission to buy strawberries, desperately trying to gather enough money to help her family. Despite her small stature and tender age, her fierce resolve shines through as she encounters an old huckster-woman who shows her an unexpected kindness, trusting her with strawberries to sell. This pivotal moment sets the tone for the themes of compassion and survival as Julia's journey unfolds in a city filled with poverty and the struggles of its inhabitants, including her aged grandparents who are left longing for sustenance. The vivid descriptions of the market scene and Julia's experiences highlight both the beauty and the brutality of life, drawing readers into a world where every small act of generosity carries significant weight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40114 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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