Edith K. Dunton

Broschiertes Buch

Betty Wales, Sophomore A Story For Girls

Beschreibung

Edith K. Dunton's book "Betty Wales, Sophomore: A Story for Girls" follows Betty Wales, the main character, as she starts her second year of college. The book examines Betty's encounters, struggles, and development as a person throughout this pivotal time in her life. The story, which is set in the early 20th century, explores the prospects and expectations for young women pursuing higher education. As she balances loyalty, friendships, and academic goals, Betty offers insight into the larger college experience that was available to female students at the time. The story combines romance and adventure components to capture the mood of the time and show how women's roles have changed throughout time. The novel vividly depicts the struggles and victories young women encountered during a pivotal historical moment as they pursued education and self-discovery through Betty's path.

Autor

American author, editor, and educator Edith Kellogg Dunton (1875-1957) is well recognised for her works in children's literature. Dunton, who was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 20, 1875, went on to pursue a career in literature and education, having a profound effect on the literary world of her day. Dunton attended Smith College, where she studied education and discovered her love for writing and literature. She further expanded her knowledge in teaching by earning a master's degree from Columbia University's Teachers College. Creating stories for young adults and youngsters was the main focus of her writing career. She is the author of multiple books, specialising in series and stories for girls. One of her best-known series is Betty Wales, which has books like "Betty Wales, Freshman," "Betty Wales, Sophomore," and others. The experiences of young women in college are explored in these novels, which effectively capture the spirit of female students' college life in the early 20th century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 218g
• ISBN-13: 9789361154683
• ISBN-10: 9361154680
• Artikelnr.: 70089735