The Wide, Wide World: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Wide, Wide World is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Warner, Susan (1819–1885).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Wide, Wide World" by Susan Warner is a novel published in 1850 under the pseudonym Elizabeth Wetherell. When young Ellen Montgomery's dying mother must leave for Europe, Ellen is sent to live with a harsh, unfamiliar aunt. Heartbroken and alone, she finds guidance through new friends who teach her Christian faith and resilience. But as Ellen grows stronger, she faces separation from those she loves and pressure from possessive relatives who want to erase her identity entirely.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wide, Wide World
- Author credits: Warner, Susan (1819–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Fiction
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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