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AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL (illustrated): complete edition with old classic and original illustrations

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AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL (illustrated) complete edition with old classic and original illustrations An Old-Fashioned Girl is a novel by Louisa May Alcott first published in 1869.The first six chapters of the novel were serialised in the Merry's Museum magazine between July and August 1869. Alcott added another thirteen chapters before publishing the novel. The book revolves around Polly Milton, the old-fashioned girl of the title, who visits the wealthy family of her friend Fanny Shaw in the city and is overwhelmed by their fashionable life they lead and disturbed to see how the family members fail to understand one another and demonstrate little affection. She is largely content to remain on the fringes of their social life but exerts a powerful influence over their emotional lives and family relations.The novel was the basis of a 1949 musical film starring Gloria Jean as Polly.Polly Milton, a bright 14-year-old country girl, visits her friend Fanny Shaw and her wealthy family in the city for the first time. Poor Polly is overwhelmed by the splendor at the Shaws' and their urbanized, fashionable lifestyles, expensive clothes and other habits she has never been exposed to, and, for the most part, dislikes. Fanny's friends ignore her because of her different behavior and simple clothing, Fanny's brother Tom teases her, and Fan herself can't help considering her unusual sometimes. However, Polly's warmth, support, and kindness eventually win the hearts of all the family members, and her old-fashioned ways teach them a lesson they would never forget. Read more

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 6.5 MB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages


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  • Once Upon a Time...
Louisa May Alcott's classic "An Old-Fashioned Girl" is an engaging period romance disguised as a morality tale, and evidence, if the reader needs it, that human nature hasn't changed very much since this novel was first published in 1870. The story is told in two parts. In the first portion, fourteen year old Polly Milton comes to Boston to stay with her friend Fanny Shaw, who lives the exciting if rather unfulfilling life of a young socialite. Polly, a shy country mouse in the big city, feels out of place among Fanny's wealthy and fashionable circle. However, she makes up for her lack of social standing with her good manners, modesty, and her domestic skills, which endear her to the Shaw household. Not least, she is a good influence on Fanny's rather wild brother Tom, who comes to care about her good opinion. The novel jumps ahead six years, as a twenty year old Polly returns to Boston for the unfashionable purpose of making her own living as a music teacher. Polly will make a niche for herself through hard work and self-denial. However, a maturing Polly has become attractive to men, and she will find herself in a romantic dilemma between two suitors. One will offer the poverty-stricken Polly the comfort of wealth with friendship; the other the possibility of genuine passion. In addition, Polly will be called upon to assist the Shaws through a series of family crises. Louisa May Alcott relies on some traditional plot devices, but the real entertainment is her superb telling of the story, including the moral that young men may be as gallant as their women require them to be. "An Old-Fashioned Girl" is highly recommended to fans of Louisa May Alcott's many novels. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2010 by HMS Warspite

  • Perfect edition, perfect novel
I love Seawolf press editions! Real, beautiful 19th century illustrations. Absolutely tasteful paperback binding. An Old-fashioned Girl is a wonderful, entertaining, educational, wholesome, uplifting book great for women and girls of all ages from the time they can first read to the beginning of senility. This is one of the very few books I can guinely rate 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024 by Sue O

  • I got this for my mother who had childhood memories ...
I got this for my mother who had childhood memories of reading this particular book in this particular edition. It made her cry to experience it again. If I could give you six stars I would.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015 by John Burkitt

  • Very good movie
Excellent movie
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021 by Tracy Borst

  • Great Values for Girls at any Age
Alcott is always enjoyable, instructive, and memorable; but An Old-Fashioned Girl is especially so.
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019 by JKyzer

  • Great old book
As described!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019 by Ed

  • My Favorite Louisa May Alcott
I liked this better than Little Women! Its such a good story, I'm saving it for my daughter to read when she gets a little older.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013 by Carla Strombeck Hornung

  • Five Stars
It meant a great deal to me, finding this Classic..."An Old Fashioned Girl". Great purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014 by Hal and Michelle

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