Ten Boys from Dickens (Esprios Classics) - Sweetser, Kate Dickinson
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Kate Dickinson Sweetser (1870-1939) was an American author known in her time for writing juvenile fiction and compilations. She was born in New York City to Charles H. and Mary N. Sweetser. Her great-grandfather, Samuel Dickinson, was one of the founders of Amherst College in Massachusetts; she was also the cousin of poet Emily Dickinson. "In this small volume there are presented as complete stories the boy-lives portrayed in the works of Charles Dickens. The boys are followed only to the threshold of manhood, and in all cases the original text of the story has been kept, except where of…mehr

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Kate Dickinson Sweetser (1870-1939) was an American author known in her time for writing juvenile fiction and compilations. She was born in New York City to Charles H. and Mary N. Sweetser. Her great-grandfather, Samuel Dickinson, was one of the founders of Amherst College in Massachusetts; she was also the cousin of poet Emily Dickinson. "In this small volume there are presented as complete stories the boy-lives portrayed in the works of Charles Dickens. The boys are followed only to the threshold of manhood, and in all cases the original text of the story has been kept, except where of necessity a phrase or paragraph has been inserted to connect passages"
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Kate Dickinson Sweetser was an esteemed American author noted for her contributions to children's literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sweetser displayed a profound affinity for literature from an early age, a passion that translated into a career of retelling classic tales for young readers. Her distinctive approach made the rich tapestries of the literary greats accessible and engaging to the younger generation. Among her several adaptations, 'Ten Boys from Dickens' remains a prime example of her work, showcasing her ability to preserve the essence of Charles Dickens's memorable characters while rendering them relatable to children. Her literary style often involved a simplified narrative technique that retained the core values and themes of the original works. Sweetser's careful preservation of the moral and educational aspects in her adaptations made her writings a mainstay in educational settings. While much of her life remains unchronicled in popular literary databases, Sweetser's legacy lives on through her adaptations, which continue to introduce new readers to the classics.