Polly a New-Fashioned Girl by L.T. Meade
The novel follows the life of Polly Milton, a young girl from a poor family who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle in New York City. The story explores themes of class differences, social status, and personal identity as Polly navigates her new surroundings and grapples with her own sense of self. Polly's experiences are marked by her struggles to adapt to the luxuries and expectations of her new life, while also maintaining her own values and relationships from her past. The novel critiques the social conventions of the time, particularly the limited options available to women and the class system that perpetuates inequality. Throughout the story, Polly faces challenges and setbacks as she tries to find her place in the world and assert her independence. Ultimately, the novel presents a nuanced portrayal of a young girl's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1885 · Genre: Children's Literature, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary · 40 chapters · 100,832 words
First lines
It was an intensely hot July day -- not a cloud appeared in the high blue vault of the sky; the trees, the flowers, the grasses, were all motionless, for not even the gentlest zephyr of a breeze was abroad; the whole world seemed lapped in a sort of drowsy, hot, languorous slumber. Even the flowers bowed their heads a little weariedly, and the birds after a time ceased singing, and got into the coolest and most shady parts of the great forest trees. There they sat and talked to one another of the glorious weather, for they liked the heat, although it made them too lazy to sing.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 100,832 words
- Structure: 40 chapters, 1,828 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters relatable to children.
- Coming-of-Age — The narrative focuses on the growth and development of the protagonist, exploring her journey towards maturity.
- Social Commentary — The story addresses societal norms and expectations, particularly regarding gender roles and class.
- Fiction — The work is a fictional narrative that presents a crafted story with imaginative elements.
Tags
Girls' Literature · Victorian Era Fiction · Coming-of-Age Story · Social Class Satire · Family Dynamics · Friendship · Morality Tale · Education · Self-Improvement · Personal Growth · Social Commentary · Class Conflict
Contents
- A Great Misfortune
- All about the Family
- "be Brave, Dear."
- Quite a New Sort of Scheme
- A Safety-Valve
- Polly's Raid
- The Grown-Ups
- Should the Strangers Come?
- Limits
- Indigestion Week
- A -- was an Apple Pie
- Potatoes -- Minus Point
- In the Attic
- Aunt Maria
- Punishment
- Dr. Maybright _versus_ Scorpion
- Where are the Children?
- The Wife of Micah Jones
- Distressed Heroines
- Limits
- The High Mountains
- A Couple of Barbarians
- A Young Queen
- Not Like Others
- A Young Australian
- Forsaken
- Without her Treasure
- Maggie to the Rescue
- The Hermit's Hut
- An Old Song
- Looking at herself
- The Worth of a Diamond
- Relics and a Welcome
- Very Rough Weather
- A Novel Hiding-Place
- A Dilemma
- Firefly
- To the Rescue
- Oh, Fie! Polly
- One Year after