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2005-08-10
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Wren, Jenny
Lazy Thoughts of a Lazy Girl
Sister of that "Idle Fellow."
On love -- On bills -- On politics -- On afternoon tea -- On dress -- On Christmas -- On the country -- On town -- On children and dogs -- On concerts -- On dancing -- On watering places.
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"Lazy Thoughts of a Lazy Girl" by Jenny Wren is a satirical collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores the musings and opinions of a witty, observant female narrator on various topics such as love, money, and societal norms, capturing the spirit and constraints of the era's expectations for women. The main character, presumably the narrator, reflects on her views about life with humor and a hint of cynicism, expressing her unique perspective as a self-proclaimed lazy girl. At the start of the book, the narrator delves into the nature of love, presenting a critical and somewhat humorous analysis of romantic relationships. She dismisses typical romantic sentiments and expresses her indifference toward men, instead focusing on observations gathered from her interactions with others. The opening establishes the narrator's voice as someone who sees the absurdities in societal norms surrounding love and marriage, using anecdotes and reflections to illustrate her points, which sets a lighthearted tone for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Humour
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: British Literature
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