The Story of a Baby by Ethel Turner
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| Author | Turner, Ethel, 1870-1958 |
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| Illustrator | Simmons, St. Clair |
| Title | The Story of a Baby |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of a Baby" by Ethel Turner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of Larrie and Dot, a young couple navigating the challenges of early marriage and parenthood, particularly the responsibilities that come with raising their baby. As they grapple with their evolving relationship, themes of love, conflict, and personal identity unfold, inviting readers into the intimate struggles of family life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Larrie and Dot as they walk along a road, humorously arguing about who should carry their baby, revealing their playful yet tense dynamic. Dot's reluctance to assist Larrie, despite being the child's mother, and her teasing banter set the tone for their relationship—one rife with both affection and conflict. As Larrie expresses frustration over Dot's carefree attitude toward motherhood, the story establishes both their characters: Larrie, serious and dutiful, and Dot, youthful and playful. The couple's interaction hints at deeper themes of marital tensions and differing expectations as they embark on their journey into parenthood, suggesting that their challenges are just beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53864 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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