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Schwartz, Julia Augusta
1873
1957
Nagel, Eva M.
1880
Nagel, E. M. (Eva M.)
Wolf, Eva M. Nagel‏
Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls
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"Beatrice Leigh at College: A Story for Girls" by Julia Augusta Schwartz is a novel written in the early 20th century that focuses on the experiences of young women at college. The story centers around Beatrice (Bea) Leigh and her roommate Lila Allan as they navigate the challenges of friendship, personal growth, and college life. Their journey highlights the trials of forming meaningful relationships and the pressures of academic and social environments. The opening of the novel introduces Lila, who arrives at college feeling lonely and anxious. Her initial experience is marked by isolation, as she waits for her trunk and worries about making friends. Through a series of letters to her mother, we see her struggle with feelings of inadequacy until she meets Bea, who takes the initiative to help her unpack and adjust to college life. The two girls quickly form a bond, showcasing their contrasting personalities: Lila's sensibility and sensitivity versus Bea's joyful exuberance. As they settle into their routine, the narrative explores themes of friendship, adaptability, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a freshman in a bustling college atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Young women -- Juvenile fiction
College stories
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
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