Her Father's Daughter by Gene Stratton-Porter
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"Her Father's Daughter" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life and struggles of Linda Strong, the daughter of a prominent nerve specialist, as she navigates the complexities of adolescence, sibling rivalry, and personal identity amidst the backdrop of her father's death and its impact on family dynamics. The opening of "Her Father's Daughter" introduces Linda Strong and her relationship with her
peers, particularly focusing on her conversation with Donald Whiting, a popular senior at her high school. As they discuss the societal expectations of fashion and academic competition, Linda reveals her strong, rebellious nature and hints at underlying tensions within her family, especially with her sister Eileen. The dialogue sets the stage for Linda’s internal conflict regarding her identity and responsibilities, as well as her determination to assert her individuality in a world that seems to favor conformity. Throughout this initial encounter, readers get a glimpse of Linda's vibrant personality and her yearning for a path that honors her father’s legacy while challenging the status quo in her life and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Her Father's Daughter |
| Credits | Dianne Bean and David Widger, updated by Robert Tonsing |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Racism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interpersonal relations -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 904 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 754 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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