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Title: Helen and Arthur; or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel
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Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Helen and Arthur; or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel" by Caroline Lee Hentz is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers on young Helen, a child characterized by her vivid imagination and deep emotions, who finds herself in the care of Miss Thusa, an eccentric spinner and storyteller. As Helen navigates her fears and curious fantasies, the narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, the supernatural, and the contrast between life and death, particularly in the backdrop of Southern domestic life. The opening of the novel introduces Helen and Miss Thusa on a blustery night, where Miss Thusa, spinning by the fire, captivates Helen with her tales, blending elements of horror with comfort. Helen's fascination with these stories, particularly those that send shivers down her spine, fosters a rich inner world filled with contrasting joys and terrors. Soon, the narrative hints at deeper emotional challenges, particularly as Helen's mother struggles with illness, framing a poignant exploration of grief and childhood vulnerability. This initial setup promises a blend of whimsical yet dark storytelling, inviting readers into a soulful reflection on the complexities of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hentz, Caroline Lee, 1800-1856
EBook No.: 23106
Published: Oct 20, 2007
Downloads: 344
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Helen and Arthur; or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Helen and Arthur; or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel" by Caroline Lee Hentz is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers on young Helen, a child characterized by her vivid imagination and deep emotions, who finds herself in the care of Miss Thusa, an eccentric spinner and storyteller. As Helen navigates her fears and curious fantasies, the narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, the supernatural, and the contrast between life and death, particularly in the backdrop of Southern domestic life. The opening of the novel introduces Helen and Miss Thusa on a blustery night, where Miss Thusa, spinning by the fire, captivates Helen with her tales, blending elements of horror with comfort. Helen's fascination with these stories, particularly those that send shivers down her spine, fosters a rich inner world filled with contrasting joys and terrors. Soon, the narrative hints at deeper emotional challenges, particularly as Helen's mother struggles with illness, framing a poignant exploration of grief and childhood vulnerability. This initial setup promises a blend of whimsical yet dark storytelling, inviting readers into a soulful reflection on the complexities of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hentz, Caroline Lee, 1800-1856
EBook No.: 23106
Published: Oct 20, 2007
Downloads: 344
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.