Daddy Long Legs A Journey from Orphanage to College: The Letters of Judy Abbott
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Erscheinungsdatum
28.06.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
204
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14.8/1.2 cm
Gewicht
271 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-4864-5
"Daddy-Long-Legs" by Jean Webster is a novel presented through a series of letters written by Jerusha "Judy" Abbott, an orphan who receives an unexpected opportunity to attend college thanks to an anonymous benefactor. The story begins with Judy's life at the John Grier Home, an orphanage where she has spent her entire childhood. Her fortunes change when a mysterious trustee, whom she nicknames "Daddy-Long-Legs" due to his tall shadow, decides to fund her education. The only condition is that she must write him monthly letters detailing her progress, though he will never reply. As Judy embarks on her college journey, she experiences a world vastly different from the orphanage. She navigates academic challenges, social dynamics, and personal growth with humor and resilience. Her letters reveal her evolving personality, from a self-conscious orphan to a confident young woman. Judy's correspondence is filled with her observations, aspirations, and the occasional misstep, all of which contribute to her development as a writer and individual. Throughout the novel, Judy's imagination and wit shine through, as she candidly shares her thoughts and experiences with her benefactor. Her letters cover a range of topics, from her academic achievements and struggles to her social interactions and personal reflections. The novel explores themes of identity, independence, and the transformative power of education, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone.
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Ich habe das Buch als Kind in meiner Muttersprache gelesen und seitdem bin ich in das Buch verliebt. Danke ,dass Sie das Buch in Englisch hatten ,weil ich auf der original Sprache zu lesen immer mag