Queen Hildegarde by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

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Author Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943
Title Queen Hildegarde
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Summary "Queen Hildegarde" by Laura E. Richards is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Hilda Graham, who is faced with the prospect of spending her summer away from her privileged city life and instead living with a rural family on a farm. The initial challenges she faces reflect her struggles with identity, newfound responsibilities, and the emotional turmoil of leaving her familiar surroundings. At the start of the book, we meet Hilda's concerned parents discussing her lack of health and joy, ultimately deciding that she should be sent to stay with Mrs. Hartley, an old nurse, to improve her well-being away from the city. Hilda is initially upset and resistive, believing her parents are being cruel by leaving her behind. However, as she arrives at Hartley's Glen and becomes acquainted with her new environment, she experiences a journey of self-discovery. Hilda begins to forge new relationships, most notably with a local boy named Bubble Chirk, and gradually learns to appreciate the simpler life of the countryside. This opening sets the stage for her transformation from a discontented city girl to a more grounded and compassionate individual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Young women -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 16473
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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