Star-Dust: A Story of an American Girl by Fannie Hurst

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Author Hurst, Fannie, 1889-1968
Title Star-Dust: A Story of an American Girl
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charlie Kirschner and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Star-Dust: A Story of an American Girl" by Fannie Hurst is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Lilly Becker, a young girl from a modest background embarking on the journey of adolescence, filled with aspirations of becoming a successful singer and navigating the complexities of social class, family dynamics, and self-identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the vibrant world of Lilly Becker, who finds herself lost in musical daydreams as she practices the piano in her family's cramped boarding house. We see glimpses of her friendships, childhood rivalries, and interaction with her family, particularly with her mother, Mrs. Becker, who harbors ambitions for her daughter while managing the struggles of their middle-class life. The vivid details of Lilly's childhood and her aspirations foreshadow her coming challenges and growth as she seeks to carve out her identity in a world that often places limitations on young women. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of Lilly's character as she faces the pressures of expectations and seeks her place in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Entertainers -- United States -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9858
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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