Gypsy Breynton
The novel revolves around Gypsy Breynton, a young and spirited heroine who lives with her aunt in a small New England town. The story explores themes of love, family, and social class as Gypsy navigates her relationships with the wealthy and aristocratic families in the area, including the influential and proud Breyntons.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1867 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age · 12 chapters · 48,825 words
First lines
"Gypsy Breynton. Hon. Gypsy Breynton, Esq., M. A., D. D., LL. D., &c., &c. Gypsy Breynton, R. R."
Tom was very proud of his handwriting. It was black and business-like, round and rolling and readable, and drowned in a deluge of hair-line flourishes, with little black curves in the middle of them. It had been acquired in the book-keeping class of Yorkbury high school, and had taken a prize at the end of the summer term. And therefore did Tom lean back in his chair, and survey, with intense satisfaction, the great sheet of sermon-paper which was covered with his scrawlings.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Family, Historical Fiction
- Length: 48,825 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 1,117 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily written for a young audience with themes and language suitable for children.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around the adventurous experiences of the protagonist.
- Coming-of-Age — The story focuses on the growth and development of the main character.
- Family — Family relationships and dynamics play a significant role in the narrative.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Novel · American Literature · 19th Century · Women Authors · Social Class · Family Drama · Marriage · Love Story · Tragedy · Poverty
Contents
- WHICH INTRODUCES HER
- A SPASM OF ORDER
- MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR
- GYPSY HAS A DREAM
- WHAT SHE SAW
- UP IN THE APPLE TREE
- JUST LIKE GYPSY
- PEACE MAYTHORNE
- CAMPING OUT
- THE END OF THE WEEK
- GYPSY'S OPINION OF BOSTON
- NO PLACE LIKE HOME