Bashful Fifteen by L.T. Meade (1887)
The story revolves around a young girl who is forced to live with her aunt due to her family's financial difficulties. The aunt is cruel and abusive, treating the girl poorly and making her feel unwelcome in her home. As the girl navigates this difficult situation, she begins to develop feelings for a young man who is visiting her aunt's household. However, their social differences make it seem unlikely that they will be able to be together. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the challenges faced by young women in a society with strict social norms.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1887 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Adventure · 29 chapters · 109,089 words
First lines
The school stood on the side of a hill, which faced downward to the sea. Its aspect was south, and it was sheltered from the east and west winds by a thick plantation of young trees, which looked green and fresh in the spring, and were beginning already to afford a delightful shade in hot weather.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Adventure, Social Issues, Historical Fiction
- Length: 109,089 words
- Structure: 29 chapters, 2,183 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 adolescents, making it highly relevant to the young adult genre.
- Coming-of-Age — The themes revolve around personal growth and self-discovery, typical of coming-of-age stories.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and adventure, appealing to readers who enjoy dynamic and engaging narratives.
- Social Issues — The story addresses various social themes, reflecting the societal context and challenges of the characters.
Tags
Girls' School Story · Coming-of-Age · Victorian Era · English Literature · Young Adult Fiction · Social Commentary · Class System · Education · Morality Tale · Romance · Friendship · Growing Up
Contents
- Curiosity
- The New Girl
- Ribbons and Roses
- The Queen of the School
- Breaking in a Wild Colt
- Captivity
- Who is to Provide the Needful?
- The "Janet May Stall."
- Taking Sides
- Checkmate
- A Wild Irish Princess
- Lady Kathleen
- Pearson's Book of Essays
- "I'M Big -- and I'M Desperate."
- Bridget o'Hara's Stall
- Still in the Wood
- Persian Cats
- An Irish Welcome
- "Bruin, my Dog."
- The Squire and his Guests
- The Holy Well
- Wild Hawk
- Under a Spell
- Norah to the Rescue
- Her Majesty the Witch
- A Terrible Night
- "Speak out!"
- What the o'Haras Said to One Another
- The Child of his Heart