Jean Webster

Daddy Long-Legs (eBook, ePUB)

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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 was the pen name of Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1876-1916) who was born and lived most of her life in New York State. She was the great-niece of Mark Twain. Daddy-Long-Legs was not her first book, but it is the one for which she is mostly remembered. It was published in 1912, followed by a sequel in 1914 called Dear Enemy. She married in 1915 and tragically died in childbirth a year later.