| Author |
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 |
| Title |
Patience Sparhawk and Her Times: A Novel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Mardi Desjardins and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Patience Sparhawk and Her Times: A Novel" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the young protagonist, Patience Sparhawk, who grapples with the harsh realities of her life, marked by her mother’s struggles with alcoholism and the social stigma attached to their family. Set against the backdrop of Monterey, California, the narrative explores themes of identity, social expectations, and personal aspiration as Patience seeks to forge her own path in life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Patience and her Spanish friend Rosita as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a small California town. The opening chapters depict their daily lives, including interactions with a sluggish horse named Billy, poignant reflections on their hopes and aspirations, and glimpses of Patience's turbulent home life. We see Patience’s determination and fierce independence as she confronts the realities of her mother’s alcoholism, struggles with acceptance among her peers, and exhibits a burgeoning ambition through her keen interest in literature and art. The opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of her character and the societal challenges she faces, highlighting her internal conflicts and setting the tone for her journey of self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53009 |
| Release Date |
Sep 8, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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