Holly: The Romance of a Southern Girl by Ralph Henry Barbour

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Author Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator Bayha, Edwin F., 1880-1937
LoC No. 07033207
Title Holly: The Romance of a Southern Girl
Original Publication United States: J. B. Lippincott Company,1907.
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Holly: The Romance of a Southern Girl" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers around Holly Wayne, an 18-year-old girl living in the South, who faces the transition from childhood to adulthood just as her mundane world is disrupted by the arrival of new circumstances and a stranger. The story unfolds in a rich Southern setting filled with descriptions of nature and family dynamics, capturing Holly's complex emotions as she navigates loss, affection, and societal expectations. The opening of the book introduces us to Holly, who is grappling with the loss of her father while living with her Aunt India at Waynewood, their family estate. As the narrative progresses, we learn that Holly is about to undergo significant changes in her life—her sheltered existence is primed for disruption. The arrival of Robert Winthrop, the new owner of Waynewood, brings both mystery and excitement. Holly's initial responses intertwine curiosity and caution, setting the stage for deepening relationships and the possibilities of romance. Through stylish prose, the author hints at Holly’s youthful innocence and her evolving understanding of love and life against a backdrop of Southern culture and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Southern States -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69920
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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