Meadow Brook by Mary Jane Holmes
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"Meadow Brook" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces the character Rosa Lee, who reflects on her childhood experiences growing up in a New England farmhouse. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the innocence of youth, and the complexities of human relationships through Rosa's journey and her connections with those around her. The opening of the novel dives deeply into Rosa's childhood, portraying
her joyful yet tumultuous experiences in a rural setting. She fondly recalls the adventures with her siblings, the playful moments in nature, and her perceptions of family life, where her feelings of inadequacy and moments of defiance surface. The reader witnesses her struggles with self-acceptance, school life, and the complexities of familial love, set against the backdrop of her idyllic yet challenging upbringing. This beginning sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of growth and belonging as Rosa learns about love, ambition, and the realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Meadow Brook |
| Original Publication | United States: C.M. Saxton, 1858, copyright 1867. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71108 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71108-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 301 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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