The Crowded Street: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Crowded Street is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Holtby, Winifred (1898–1935).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Crowded Street" by Winifred Holtby is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a poignant scene centered around an 11-year-old girl named Muriel Hammond, who struggles with her emotions and self-identity while attending a party. The narrative examines the challenges and pressures faced in her youth, giving insight into the complexities of social interactions and childhood aspirations. At the start of the story, Muriel is at a party that she has long awaited, yet she experiences feelings of shyness and inadequacy. The prose vividly captures her observations and thoughts as she navigates the bustling atmosphere filled with adults and other children. Despite her excitement, Muriel feels overshadowed and anxious, especially about dancing with a boy named Freddy Mason. As the evening unfolds, Muriel's desire to belong clashes with her innate shyness, culminating in an embarrassing moment where she is caught sneaking sweets—a misunderstanding that casts her in a negative light to her peers and more importantly, to her mother. This initial glimpse into Muriel's world sets the stage for her journey of self-discovery and the exploration of her relationships throughout the novel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Crowded Street
- Author credits: Holtby, Winifred (1898–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
- Sisters -- Fiction
- Women -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction
- Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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