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The Wide, Wide World: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Wide, Wide World: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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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. When young Ellen Montgomery is separated from her dying mother and sent to live with a harsh aunt, she must find strength in faith and new friendships. Through trials with unkind relatives and heartbreaking losses, Ellen grows from a devastated child into a resilient young woman, guided by compassionate mentors who teach her to trust in God and endure life's hardships with grace.

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

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Novels

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