Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 152 McClung, Nellie L. 1873 1951 McClung, Nellie Letitia Mooney Mooney, Nellie Letitia Purple Springs E-text prepared by Brendan Lane, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Purple Springs" by Nellie L. McClung is a novel written in the early 20th century. Through the lens of young Pearl Watson, the story explores the delicate themes of youth, love, and societal expectations in a rural setting. As Pearl anticipates a significant turning point in her life – the day she expects a proposal from the young doctor she admires – the narrative delves into her dreams, aspirations, and the romantic idealism that frames her view of the world. The opening of the book sets the stage with a stark, cold day at the end of February, a time heavy with the anticipation of spring. Pearl reflects on three years of longing for the "momentous decision" she believes lies ahead. Through her vivid thoughts, including her history with the young doctor, we are introduced to her spirited character and the societal pressures that surround her. As the day unfolds, Pearl's excitement is tempered by the harsh realities of life in a farming community, marked by challenges both in nature and interpersonal dynamics, including eavesdropped conversations that shake her confidence. This blend of hope and uncertainty establishes a poignant background for the unfolding drama regarding love and personal sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Political fiction Manitoba -- Politics and government -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels 548342 2025-08-04T11:31:36.999600 text/html 548348 548175 2024-11-05T04:16:46.658238 2023-10-05T05:18:14.999544 text/html text/html 273245 2025-08-04T11:31:44.537074 application/epub+zip 281218 2025-08-04T11:31:38.863597 application/epub+zip 281219 2025-08-04T11:31:37.674616 application/epub+zip 469637 2025-08-04T11:31:48.969066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434412 2025-08-04T11:31:43.644645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402291 2022-09-05T07:21:32.867539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502081 2025-08-04T11:31:36.582630 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 482283 2024-10-28T17:41:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17014 2025-08-04T11:31:49.101082 application/rdf+xml 11308 2025-08-04T11:31:38.190592 image/jpeg 3077 2025-08-04T11:31:37.918591 image/jpeg 268421 2025-08-04T11:31:37.043594 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia