Poganuc People: Their Loves and Lives: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Poganuc People: Their Loves and Lives is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811–1896).
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"Poganuc People: Their Loves and Lives" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and loves of the residents of the fictional New England town of Poganuc, focusing especially on the experiences of a young girl named Dolly Cushing. Through her narration, the story delves into themes of childhood innocence, familial dynamics, and the contrasting social and religious structures of the time. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dolly Cushing and her interactions with Nabby, a kitchen maid, as they discuss the upcoming Christmas celebrations. Dolly, the youngest of ten children in a minister's household, grapples with feelings of confusion and longing as she learns about Christmas, a holiday her father does not condone. As she listens to Nabby's explanation of the church's "lumination" preparations and expresses her desire to attend, the narrative sets the stage for Dolly's adventures, detailing her innocent curiosity and the complexities of growing up in a religiously rigid environment. The scenes capture the warmth of home life contrasted with the constraints of her father’s strict beliefs, hinting at the larger societal conflicts to come.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Poganuc People: Their Loves and Lives
- Author credits: Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811–1896)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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