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Title: Betty Grier
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Produced by Dave Morgan, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Betty Grier" by Joseph Laing Waugh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces us to William Russell, who is returning to his childhood home after a long absence due to a serious accident that has left him physically weakened. The story centers around his reflections on the past and his relationship with his old nurse, Betty Grier, who represents the comforting ties of his earlier life. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, William Russell, arrives back in his village after a prolonged illness. As he explores his childhood room, he is flooded with nostalgia, recalling memories of his parents and the warmth of his upbringing, particularly the care of Betty. William reflects on his new life circumstances and his gratitude toward Betty, suggesting a close bond between them. The opening also hints at deeper themes of love and connection, as William grapples with loneliness, a failed romantic life, and the significance of his childhood imaginings. The stage is set for a tale that blends personal history, nature's beauty, and the possibility of new connections as he navigates this new chapter in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Waugh, Joseph Laing, 1868-1928
Illustrator: Kerr, Henry Wright, 1857-1936
EBook No.: 35356
Published: Feb 22, 2011
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Betty Grier
Credits:
Produced by Dave Morgan, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Betty Grier" by Joseph Laing Waugh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces us to William Russell, who is returning to his childhood home after a long absence due to a serious accident that has left him physically weakened. The story centers around his reflections on the past and his relationship with his old nurse, Betty Grier, who represents the comforting ties of his earlier life. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, William Russell, arrives back in his village after a prolonged illness. As he explores his childhood room, he is flooded with nostalgia, recalling memories of his parents and the warmth of his upbringing, particularly the care of Betty. William reflects on his new life circumstances and his gratitude toward Betty, suggesting a close bond between them. The opening also hints at deeper themes of love and connection, as William grapples with loneliness, a failed romantic life, and the significance of his childhood imaginings. The stage is set for a tale that blends personal history, nature's beauty, and the possibility of new connections as he navigates this new chapter in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Waugh, Joseph Laing, 1868-1928
Illustrator: Kerr, Henry Wright, 1857-1936
EBook No.: 35356
Published: Feb 22, 2011
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Scotland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.