The White Riband; Or, A Young Female's Folly: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The White Riband; Or, A Young Female's Folly is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jesse, F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson) (1888–1958).
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"The White Riband; Or, A Young Female's Folly" by F. Tennyson Jesse is a novel crafted in the early 20th century. The story follows Loveday Strick, a village girl of mysterious parentage, who grapples with societal judgments and her desire for acceptance and beauty in a world that often overlooks those in her station. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, class distinctions, and the longing for transformation against a backdrop of rural England. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Loveday, an outcast due to her circumstances, yearning for a white satin riband that symbolizes her dreams of joining the festivities of the Flora Day dance alongside the gentry. The prologue sets the tone for how the townspeople perceive her follies and desires, hinting at the contempt and envy that surround her. In the opening chapters, we witness Loveday’s social struggles and her growing obsession with beauty and status, especially through her interactions with Miss Flora Le Pettit, a local heiress who embodies the ideals of femininity and grace. Loveday's quest for the riband unfolds as she navigates her harsh realities and the contrasting allure of the upper class, laying the groundwork for her internal and external conflicts that will challenge her sense of self and belonging.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The White Riband; Or, A Young Female's Folly
- Author credits: Jesse, F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson) (1888–1958)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Girls -- Fiction
- Social classes -- Fiction
- Women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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