Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair
The story follows two young women, Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair, who are both from different backgrounds and have different dreams. Mountain-Laurel is a poor country girl who dreams of becoming a great singer, while Maidenhair is a wealthy city girl who dreams of becoming a great artist. The two girls meet and become friends, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, they learn about the importance of friendship, loyalty, and courage. They also learn to appreciate the beauty of nature and the power of music. The novel is set in the late 19th century and is a classic coming-of-age story. It is a timeless tale of friendship, courage, and self-discovery.
By Louisa May Alcott · First published 1887 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 12,493 words
First lines
"Here's your breakfast, miss. I hope it's right. Your mother showed me how to fix it, and said I'd find a cup up here."
"Take that blue one. I have not much appetite, and can't eat if things are not nice and pretty. I like the flowers. I've been longing for some ever since I saw them last night."
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Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair is listed on Textopian as a novel by Louisa May Alcott, dated 1887 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louisa May Alcott
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Women's Fiction
- Length: 12,493 words
- Structure: 1 section, 177 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of two young women, Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair, and their romantic relationships with two men, making it a romance novel.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Realistic Fiction — The book follows the lives of two young women and their relationships with two men, making it a realistic fiction novel.
- Women's Fiction — The book follows the lives of two young women and their relationships with two men, making it a women's fiction novel.
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Friendship · Invalids · Juvenile fiction · Mountain life · becky · could · dear · emily · ever · get · girl · girls