Maggie Lee!: Bad spelling, Diamonds, The answered prayer: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Maggie Lee!: Bad spelling, Diamonds, The answered prayer is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Holmes, Mary Jane (1825–1907).
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"Maggie Lee! : Bad Spelling, Diamonds, The Answered Prayer" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book consists of three interconnected tales that reflect themes of love, ambition, and social class, exploring the lives of characters navigating personal conflicts and societal expectations. The narrative focuses on the complexities of relationships and the tensions arising from love, ambition, and deception. In the first story, “Bad Spelling,” we encounter the ambitious Arabella Greenleaf who steals a prize composition from her cousin, Mildred Graham, leading to her public disgrace. The second tale, “Diamonds,” features Cora Blanchard, a girl who finds herself torn between her desire for love and her fixation on wealth, ultimately marrying for money rather than affection. The final story, “The Answered Prayer,” delves into the struggles of two mothers, Lina Hastings and Mabel Parkham, whose lives take divergent paths due to their relationships and circumstances. As tragedy strikes, their experiences underscore the consequences of choices made for either love or material gain. This novel captures the social dynamics of its time, focusing on how personal aspirations can clash with familial and societal pressures.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Maggie Lee!: Bad spelling, Diamonds, The answered prayer
- Author credits: Holmes, Mary Jane (1825–1907)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction -- 19th century
- Short stories, American
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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