Girlhood and Womanhood: The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Girlhood and Womanhood: The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Girlhood and Womanhood: The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tytler, Sarah (1827–1914).
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"Girlhood and Womanhood" by Sarah Tytler is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on Joanna Crawfurd, the daughter of a laird, exploring themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and the impact of past actions on the present. As we follow the Crawfurd family, particularly Joanna, we delve into the intricacies of personal relationships and the struggles they face, not only from their own choices but also from the burdens of their family's history. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Joanna Crawfurd and her family's complicated past, rooted in a tragic duel involving her father that casts a shadow over their lives. The narrative sets the stage with Joanna's character, portraying her as deeply connected to her father's grief and the societal repercussions of his actions. In a lively summer scene on the moor, Joanna and her sisters interact with their English cousin Polly Musgrave, who brings a fresh perspective to the family dynamic. As the girls' conversations unfold, elements of humor and youthful intuition are juxtaposed with the underlying tensions of their family's legacy, hinting at the larger themes of sacrifice, responsibility, and the quest for self-identity amidst societal pressures that will explore throughout the novel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Girlhood and Womanhood: The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes
- Author credits: Tytler, Sarah (1827–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
- Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Marriage -- Juvenile fiction
- Young women -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Children's Fiction
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