Jean Webster

Daddy Long-Legs (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Daddy-Long-Legs" is a novel by Jean Webster, published in 1912. It tells the story of Jerusha "Judy" Abbott, an orphan raised in the John Grier Home, who receives a college education from an anonymous benefactor. In return, Judy must write monthly letters to her mysterious sponsor, whom she nicknames "Daddy-Long-Legs" due to his tall shadow. Through her witty and candid letters, Judy shares her experiences, dreams, and observations as she navigates college life, friendships, and romance. Along the way, she develops feelings for Jervis Pendleton, a trustee of the college. As the story unfolds, Judy's letters reveal her growth, independence, and resilience, while also shedding light on the power of education and the bonds of kindness that transcend social barriers. "Daddy-Long-Legs" is a heartwarming and timeless coming-of-age tale that continues to captivate readers with its charm and humor.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361845840
• Artikelnr.: 73570862

Autorenporträt

Jean Webster (pseudonym for Alice Jane Chandler Webster 1876 - 1916) was an American writer and author of many books including Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy. Her best-known books feature lively and likeable young female protagonists who come of age intellectually, morally, and socially, but with enough humor, snappy dialogue, and gently biting social commentary to make her books palatable and enjoyable to contemporary readers.