A Sweet Girl Graduate by L.T. Meade
The novel revolves around a young woman who has just graduated from university and is struggling to find her place in the world. She faces various challenges, including societal expectations, personal relationships, and career aspirations. As she navigates these complexities, she must also confront her own identity and sense of purpose. The story explores themes of feminism, social class, and the constraints placed on women during this time period. Throughout the novel, the protagonist's experiences are contrasted with those of her peers, highlighting the different paths they choose to take in life. Ultimately, the novel presents a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by young women during this era.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1896 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Educational · 32 chapters · 90,135 words
First lines
Priscilla's trunk was neatly packed. It was a new trunk and had a nice canvas covering over it. The canvas was bound with red braid, and Priscilla's initials were worked on the top in large plain letters. Her initials were P. P. P., and they stood for Priscilla Penywern Peel. The trunk was corded and strapped and put away, and Priscilla stood by her aunt's side in the little parlor of Penywern Cottage.
"Well, I think I've told you everything," said the aunt.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Educational, Social Issues, Romance
- Length: 90,135 words
- Structure: 32 chapters, 2,068 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Young Adult Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and challenges faced by a young female protagonist, appealing to a teenage audience.
- Coming-of-Age — The story explores themes of personal growth, identity, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
- Educational — The plot emphasizes the importance of education and personal development, reflecting the protagonist's academic journey.
- Social Issues — The narrative addresses societal expectations and gender roles, highlighting the protagonist's struggles within these contexts.
Tags
Girls' School Story · Victorian Era Fiction · Coming-of-Age Novel · Social Class Satire · Education System Critique · Female Friendship · Romance · Class Conflict · Morality Tale · Social Commentary · Young Adult Literature · British Literature
Contents
- Going out into the World
- The Delights of being a Fresher
- An Unwilling "at Home"
- An Eavesdropper
- Why Priscilla Peel Went to St. Benet'S
- College Life
- In Miss Oliphant's Room
- The Kindest and most Comforting Way
- A New Life
- St. Hilda's Chapel
- Conspirators
- A Good Thing to be Young
- Caught in a Trap
- In the Elliot-Smith's Drawing-Room
- Polly Singleton
- Pretty Little Rosalind
- Sealskin and Pink Coral
- A Black Self and a White Self
- In Miss Eccleston's Sitting-Room
- A Painter
- "I Detest it"
- A Black Satin Jacket
- The Fashion of the Day
- Two Extremes
- A Mysterious Episode
- In the Ante-Chapel of St. Hilda'S
- Beautiful Annabel Lee
- "Come and Kill the Bogie"
- At the Elliot-Smiths Party
- "if I had Known you Sooner"
- A Message
- "the Princess"