SUSAN COOLIDGE Ultimate Collection (Illustrated) (eBook)

7 Novels, 35+ Short Stories, Essays & Poems; Including Complete Katy Carr Series

Susan Coolidge (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
1450 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774705-5 (EAN)

Infos

Susan Coolidge's Ultimate Collection is a treasure trove of classic children's literature, featuring beloved stories such as 'What Katy Did' and 'Clover,' illustrated to enchant readers young and old. Coolidge's writing style is gentle yet poignant, with themes of family, resilience, and personal growth woven throughout her narratives. Set in the late 19th century, Coolidge's works provide a window into the daily lives and struggles of young girls coming of age during a simpler yet challenging time in American history. Her timeless stories continue to resonate with modern audiences, offering valuable lessons and heartwarming moments that stand the test of time. Coolidge's Ultimate Collection is not just a glimpse into the past, but a journey of self-discovery and empowerment for readers of all ages. Fans of classic literature and poignant storytelling will find solace and joy in Susan Coolidge's timeless tales.

Autor

Susan Coolidge was the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (1835-1905), a notable American children's author known for blending realism and warmth in her stories, often encapsulating domestic life and the experiences of young girls growing into adolescence. Graduating from a prestigious background in literature and medicine due to her family's influence, Coolidge started her writing career during the post-Civil War era, a time responsive to tales of moral endurance and domestic tranquility. Among her most cherished works is the 'What Katy Did' series, illustrating the adventures and maturation of the effervescent protagonist, Katy Carr. Coolidge's literary style is marked by its genteel prose, a reflection of the era's societal norms and the didactic purpose literature held in shaping young minds. Her narratives seamlessly weave instruction with entertainment, subtly imparting life lessons while engaging with the reader's sense of imagination and empathy. The 'SUSAN COOLIDGE Ultimate Collection (Illustrated)' garners an array of her writings, bringing together her timeless stories with visuals that complement the text. Coolidge's enduring legacy in children's literature not only emanates from her charming narratives but also from her ability to address readers' emotional and moral growth, earning her work a secure foothold in the canon of classic American literature for young audiences.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Religion / Philosophie / Psychologie
• Schlagworte: 19th-Century American Literature • 19th century female protagonist • American Women Authors • Anne of Green Gables • Character development • Charles Dickens • Charlotte's Web • classic children's literature • Classic young adult literature • Coming-of-age • domestic trials • family bonds • Harry Potter • historical girls' fiction • illustrated children's classics • Jane Eyre • Lewis Carroll • Literary gem • Louisa May Alcott • Mark Twain • Matilda • new england setting • quaint narrative voice • Susan Coolidge collection • The Secret Garden • Victorian era girls' stories • Victorian moral landscape • What Katy Did series • young adult coming-of-age novels • young adult women's journeys