Stories for Helen by Eliza Leslie
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About this eBook
| Author | Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858 |
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| Title | Stories for Helen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The tell-tale -- The boarding school feast -- The week of idleness -- Madeline Malcolm. |
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| Summary | "Stories for Helen" by Eliza Leslie is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The stories are intended for juvenile readers and blend instruction with amusement, appealing to moral lessons through engaging narratives. The prominent character introduced in the opening story is Rosamond Evering, a mischievous girl whose propensity for gossip and exaggeration leads to several unfortunate consequences for herself and those around her. The beginning of the volume sets the stage with Rosamond's reckless behavior as she shares unpleasant remarks she overhears, ultimately harming her family relationships and causing a rift with their cook, Venus. Following a series of incidents where her tell-tales lead to escalating trouble, Rosamond faces significant repercussions that leave her parents disappointed and her social connections strained. Through her experiences, the initial chapter serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of gossiping and the value of discretion, hinting at the moral lessons that will permeate throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33510 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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