Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Martin, Helen Reimensnyder (1868–1939).
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"Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch" by Helen Reimensnyder Martin is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the life of Tillie, a young Mennonite girl living in Pennsylvania Dutch country, who grapples with her love for reading and the constraints of her strict home life under her father, Jacob Getz. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tillie as she admires her teacher, Miss Margaret, who represents a figure of kindness and dreams for the girl. Tillie's adoration leads her to an emotional struggle when her father discovers her possessing a novel, which he vehemently disapproves of, leading to a harsh punishment that intensifies her fear of losing Miss Margaret's affection. The opening chapters establish Tillie's longing for education and escape from her demanding household, presenting a poignant exploration of childhood, love, and the conflict between personal desires and familial obligations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tillie, a Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch
- Author credits: Martin, Helen Reimensnyder (1868–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Farmers -- Fiction
- Mennonites -- Pennsylvania -- Fiction
- Pennsylvania -- Fiction
- Pennsylvania Dutch -- Fiction
- Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Pa.) -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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