The Luckiest Girl in the School (eBook)

Angela Brazil (Autor)

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2022
186 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654720720-7 (EAN)

Infos

In Angela Brazil's novel 'The Luckiest Girl in the School,' readers are transported to a boarding school setting where they follow the adventures of the protagonist, Mary Maude, as she navigates friendships, rivalries, and academic challenges. Brazil's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions of both the physical environment and the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters, making the story come alive for the reader. Set in the early 20th century, this book provides a glimpse into the boarding school culture of the time, highlighting the expectations and experiences of young girls in that era. The plot is engaging and keeps readers hooked until the final page, with unexpected twists and turns along the way. Angela Brazil was a prolific writer of schoolgirl fiction, drawing on her own experiences as a teacher and her observations of young girls' lives to create authentic and relatable characters. Her deep understanding of the boarding school setting shines through in 'The Luckiest Girl in the School,' making it a must-read for fans of classic school stories and coming-of-age novels.

Autor

Angela Brazil (1868–1947) stands as an iconic British author best known for pioneering the girls' school story genre in the early 20th century. She crafted a new and engaging form of storytelling that departed from the didactic narratives prevalent in Victorian literature. Her novels often featured spirited heroines, camaraderie, and adventures set within the environs of boarding schools, which resonated strongly with young female readers of the era. Brazil's work, including the notable 'The Luckiest Girl in the School', published in 1910, presented a blend of morality and entertainment, encouraging girls to be both principled and independent. Her literary style was characterized by lively dialogue, a sense of humor, and a portrayal of the characters' inner lives, which contributed to the lasting appeal of her stories. Over the course of her prolific writing career, Brazil published nearly 50 novels, effectively creating a template for generations of school stories to come. Her contribution to children's literature provided a new space for girls to see themselves as the protagonists of their own stories, and it is remembered for both its cultural impact and its role in the progression of juvenile fiction.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen
• Schlagworte: Adventurous Schoolgirls • Angela Brazil novels • Boarding School Setting • british author • British schoolgirl literature • Classic • classic children's literature • classic young adult fiction • coming of age stories • coming-of-age story • early 20th century fiction • educational fiction classics • educational values • Edwardian Era • female protagonists in literature • Fiction • Friendship themes • girls boarding school stories • historical girls' series • illustrated edition • Schoolgirl Culture • schools • vintage children's literature