Alice Hegan Rice

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (eBook, ePUB)

A Heartwarming Tale of Family, Resilience, and Community in the Poverty-Stricken Cabbage Patch

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch' by Alice Hegan Rice, readers are transported to the poverty-stricken Cabbage Patch, where the resilient Mrs. Wiggs struggles to care for her large brood of children. The novel, written in a gentle and heartwarming style, blends humor with poignant moments as it explores themes of family, community, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set in the late 19th century, the book provides a window into the social conditions of the time, shedding light on the hardships faced by the lower classes. Rice's adept use of dialect adds authenticity to the characters and brings the Cabbage Patch to life. Through Mrs. Wiggs and her family, readers gain insight into the power of love and perseverance in the face of adversity. Alice Hegan Rice, drawing on her own experiences working with the underprivileged, brings a compassionate and empathetic voice to the narrative. Rice's background as a social worker and advocate for women and children shines through in her portrayal of the characters, making 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch' a poignant and relevant read for those interested in social history and human resilience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 53
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066066703
• Artikelnr.: 60733200

Autorenporträt

Alice Hegan Rice, also known as Alice Caldwell Hegan, (1870 - 1942) was an American novelist. Born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The book was a best seller in 1902 and is set in Louisville, Kentucky where she then lived. It was made into a successful play in 1903 and there were three Hollywood movie versions of it. The best known is the 1934 film starring Pauline Lord and W. C. Fields. Hegan was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. The house they lived in at 1444 St. James Court is still standing. She was a niece of author Frances Little (pseud.). Several of Alice Rice's earlier works were translated into German, French, Danish and Swedish and three (Mrs. Wiggs, Mr. Opp, and the Romance of Billy-Goat Hill) were dramatized. Both before and after she became a novelist she was favorably known also for short stories contributed to the magazines. She died at her home in Louisville in 1942.