The Girls of St. Wode'S
The novel revolves around a group of girls at an English boarding school, where they navigate friendships, rivalries, and romantic relationships amidst the strict rules and expectations of their institution. The story explores themes of adolescence, identity, and social class through the experiences of the girls as they grow and mature within the confines of the school.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1895 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, School Story · 33 chapters · 107,521 words
First lines
Eileen, Marjorie, and Letitia Chetwynd were expected home from school. It was a bright day early in April, and Mrs. Chetwynd was seated in her luxurious London drawing-room conversing with her special friend, Mrs. Acheson.
Two years ago Mrs. Chetwynd, on the death of her husband, a distinguished Indian officer, had returned to England. She was a fashionable, up-to-date-looking lady now. Her widow's dress was carefully chosen -- not too depressing, but all that was correct and proper.
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The Girls of St. Wode'S is listed on Textopian as a novel by L.T. Meade, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, School Story, Adventure, Social Issues
- Length: 107,521 words
- Structure: 33 chapters, 2,401 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Young Adult Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and growth of adolescent girls, making it central to the young adult genre.
- Coming-of-Age — The story explores themes of personal development and self-discovery among the characters.
- School Story — The setting in a school environment and the interactions among students highlight typical elements of the school story genre.
- Adventure — The characters engage in various adventures that contribute to their development and the plot.
Tags
Girls' School Fiction · Victorian Era · Coming-of-Age Story · Friendship · Romance · Social Class · Privilege · Morality · Education · Boarding School · Female Protagonist · Young Adult Literature
Contents
- Preparing for the Young Debutantes
- In a Third-Class Carriage
- The Torn Dress
- In the Girls' Bedrooms
- The Modern View of Life
- Belle the Sage
- The Fate of the Girls
- The Gilroys
- One Taken, the other Left
- Llewellyn's Gift
- St. Wode's College
- Inky Annie
- A Cocoa Party
- A Cocoa Party -- Continued
- Belle's Room at St. Wode's
- Freshers
- The "Merry Alice."
- The Guild of St. Elizabeth
- The Man by the Ruin
- Not a Bit Like it
- What is up?
- The Promise
- The Picnic
- The Twins
- The Prayer of Faith
- Annie's Request
- Tell me the Truth, Leslie
- Rupert
- 30 Newbolt Square
- Annie in the Toils
- Handwriting
- Who has Taken the Key?
- Confession