Girls New and Old by L.T. Meade
The novel revolves around the lives of two girls from different social classes: one a wealthy heiress and the other a poor but intelligent and resourceful young woman. The story explores their contrasting experiences, relationships, and values as they navigate love, family, and societal expectations in Victorian England.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1899 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Issues · 27 chapters · 104,897 words
First lines
IT was an autumn evening when Molly Lavender first arrived at Redgarth. This large school for girls was situated in a certain well-known district in the north of England. It adjoined a cathedral town of great beauty, and was in the neighborhood of those wide downs and far-reaching moors for which this part of the country is justly famed. The school itself was inclosed in spacious gardens, occupying several acres of land. The houses of residence surrounded the great hall and lecture rooms, where the work of education was carried on. There were eight houses of residence, and from forty to fifty girls lived in each.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Issues, Historical Fiction, Family Drama
- Length: 104,897 words
- Structure: 27 chapters, 2,156 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Young Adult Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and challenges faced by adolescent girls, making it highly relevant to the young adult genre.
- Coming-of-Age — The themes revolve around personal growth, identity, and the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- Social Issues — The story addresses societal norms and expectations placed on girls, reflecting on gender roles and social dynamics.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, the book explores the lives of girls in that era, providing insights into the past.
Tags
Victorian Era Fiction · Young Adult Literature · Girls' School Story · Coming-of-Age · Social Commentary · Class Differences · Friendship · Romance · Morality Tale · Education · Female Empowerment · Societal Expectations
Contents
- A First Night
- The Principal
- Professors and Pupils
- Dwellers in Cubicles
- Cecil and the Boys
- Mrs. Lavender's Plan
- An Outrageous Proposal
- Mr. Danvers Orders Furniture
- The Clearing of the Way
- Treachery
- The Summerhouse
- Kate's Little Plan
- Cecil Investigates
- The Little Hole in the Summerhouse
- Those High Rocks
- The Promise in the Cathedral
- Suspense
- Consecrated
- Cecil
- A Hard Fight
- Girls and Boys
- Matilda's Opportunity
- A Lost Letter
- God's will and Kate's will
- The Heart of the Gale
- The Opening in the Cliff
- Rock of Ages