Nellie

Nellie

Louisa Anne Meredith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437041989
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Nellie: Or Seeking Goodly Pearls is a novel written by Louisa Anne Meredith and first published in 1882. The story is set in Tasmania and follows the life of Nellie, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and must navigate the challenges of growing up without parents. Nellie is taken in by her aunt and uncle, but struggles to fit in with their strict religious beliefs and harsh treatment. Despite these challenges, Nellie remains determined to find her own path in life and seeks out knowledge and experiences that will help her grow as a person. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted sailor, a wealthy landowner, and a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to her past. Through her adventures and struggles, Nellie learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of Tasmanian landscapes and its exploration of themes such as identity, social class, and gender roles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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