Proverb Stories by Louisa May Alcott
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"Proverb Stories" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various proverbs through engaging narratives that feature relatable characters and life lessons. Each tale is imbued with Alcott's signature warmth and wisdom, often centering on young protagonists navigating personal challenges and societal expectations. The beginning of the book introduces the story "Kitty’s Class Day," where the lively young girl, Kitty, is
excited about attending a significant event but feels the pressure of appearance and social status. As she shares her dreams and plans with her older sister Priscilla, who views their modest means with practicality, we see the contrast between youthful optimism and adult caution. Kitty’s determination to have a fashionable outfit leads to a whirlwind of preparations, underscoring themes of aspiration, family bonds, and the humorous trials of growing up. This opening chapter sets the stage for the delightful exploration of life’s lessons that Alcott masterfully captures throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title | Proverb Stories |
| Contents | Kitty's class day -- Aunt Kipp -- Psyche's art -- A country Christmas -- On picket duty -- The baron's gloves -- My red cap -- What the bells saw and said. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead, Heather Clark, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57321 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 684 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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