Rose of Dutcher's Coolly: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Rose of Dutcher's Coolly: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Rose of Dutcher's Coolly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Garland, Hamlin (1860–1940).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of Rose, a unique and precocious child growing up in the rural Midwest, dealing with themes of childhood, loss, and the search for identity as she transitions into adolescence and contemplates her future. The story intricately examines her relationship with her father, John Dutcher, and explores her early experiences that shape her character. The opening of the book introduces Rose as an odd and curious child who shows an early aptitude for language and a strong desire for knowledge. After the death of her mother, she becomes even more attached to her father, who struggles to adapt to his daughter’s inquisitive nature and the impending challenges of her growing womanhood. Rose engages in imaginative play while grappling with her understanding of life, death, and the complex realities of her rural surroundings, ultimately leading to her aspirations for education and a broader life in Madison. This rich beginning sets the stage for her journey, emphasizing both her innocence and the weight of expectations placed upon her as she navigates the tender, often tumultuous, path of growing up.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Rose of Dutcher's Coolly
- Author credits: Garland, Hamlin (1860–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Domestic fiction
- Farm life -- Fiction
- Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
- Rural families -- Fiction
- Widowers -- Fiction
- Wisconsin -- Fiction
- Women poets -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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