Gentle Julia by Booth Tarkington
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About this eBook
| Author | Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
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| Illustrator | Brehm, Worth, 1883-1928 |
| Illustrator | Gilbert, C. Allan |
| Title | Gentle Julia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Gentle Julia" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complex dynamics of family relations and young romantic interests, focusing primarily on the character of Julia Atwater and her interactions with her niece, Florence, and various suitors. As the characters navigate their relationships, themes of youthful innocence, societal expectations, and personal identity emerge. The opening of the book introduces us to Florence Atwater, a thirteen-year-old girl navigating her changing views on life and love. Through a dialogue with her mother, we see her reflections on physical appearance and societal perceptions, even humorously misinterpreting the implications of swallowing seeds. As she interacts with her cousin Herbert and later observes Aunt Julia, the youngest Atwater navigates her identity amid familial duties, emerging interests in romance, and the social dynamics of her setting. The humorous back-and-forth between Florence and Herbert sets the tone for the exploration of youth and the misunderstandings inherent in it, hinting at the developing relationships and social aspirations that will unfold in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18259 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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