| Author |
Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926 |
| LoC No. |
07006041
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| Title |
Tirzah Ann's summer trip, and other sketches
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| Original Publication |
New York: The F. M. Lupton Publishing Company, 1892.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
"Reprinted from Peterson's Magazine by special arrangement."
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| Contents |
Tirzah Ann's summer trip -- A pleasure exertion -- How we took in summer boarders -- The sufferens of Nathan Spooner -- The Widder Doodle as a comferter -- The Widder Doodle's courtship -- Betsey Bobbit: her poem -- Deacon Slimpsey's mournful forebodings -- Borrowing the magazine -- Melankton Spicer'ses wife -- How the Bamberses borrowed Josiah.
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| Credits |
hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Tirzah Ann's Summer Trip, and Other Sketches" by Marietta Holley is a collection of humorous sketches written in the late 19th century. The opening story introduces Tirzah Ann, the ambitious daughter of Josiah, who is eager to take a summer trip despite appearing well-rested and content in her own home. The narrative is characterized by a light, conversational tone as it explores themes of societal expectations, personal contentment, and the irony of seeking rest and relaxation in a chaotic world. The beginning of the book sets the stage for a witty commentary on human nature through the character of Tirzah Ann and her interactions with her family. As she expresses a desire to vacation like her neighbors, despite already enjoying a happy life at home, the narrator conveys skepticism about the true definition of rest. The ensuing conversations between Tirzah and her mother reveal humorously philosophical musings about contentment, ambition, and societal pressures, ultimately foreshadowing the challenges that await Tirzah Ann on her summer trip. The narrative's style is marked by a blend of humor and earnest reflection, effectively engaging the reader's curiosity about the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74177 |
| Release Date |
Aug 2, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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