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LoC No.: 26019259
Title: The Wishing Carpet
Original Publication: United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1926.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary: "The Wishing Carpet" by Ruth Comfort Mitchell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Glenwood Darrow, a young girl with a striking appearance and a complex relationship with her parents, particularly with her ailing mother, Effie. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the transformative power of dreams represented by a beautiful Persian rug that inspires wishes and aspirations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Glen Darrow, who, at six years old, questions whether a lovely Oriental rug in her home is indeed a "Wishing Carpet." This moment serves as a poignant metaphor for her family's struggles and aspirations. Glen's mother views the rug as a symbol of her longings unfulfilled by life, while Glen's innocence prompts her to believe in the possibility of wishing for a better future. The opening chapters delve into Glen's experiences growing up amidst the complexities of her family's dynamics, her father's expectations, and her mother's invalidism, setting the stage for an unfolding tale of love, ambition, and the clashing of social classes. As Glen matures, her distinctive traits and her father's unwavering love set the tone for an evolving narrative around identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Mitchell, Ruth Comfort, 1882-1954
EBook No.: 71301
Published: Jul 30, 2023
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject: Southern States -- Fiction
Subject: Mills and mill-work -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 26019259
Title: The Wishing Carpet
Original Publication: United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1926.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary: "The Wishing Carpet" by Ruth Comfort Mitchell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Glenwood Darrow, a young girl with a striking appearance and a complex relationship with her parents, particularly with her ailing mother, Effie. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the transformative power of dreams represented by a beautiful Persian rug that inspires wishes and aspirations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Glen Darrow, who, at six years old, questions whether a lovely Oriental rug in her home is indeed a "Wishing Carpet." This moment serves as a poignant metaphor for her family's struggles and aspirations. Glen's mother views the rug as a symbol of her longings unfulfilled by life, while Glen's innocence prompts her to believe in the possibility of wishing for a better future. The opening chapters delve into Glen's experiences growing up amidst the complexities of her family's dynamics, her father's expectations, and her mother's invalidism, setting the stage for an unfolding tale of love, ambition, and the clashing of social classes. As Glen matures, her distinctive traits and her father's unwavering love set the tone for an evolving narrative around identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Mitchell, Ruth Comfort, 1882-1954
EBook No.: 71301
Published: Jul 30, 2023
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject: Southern States -- Fiction
Subject: Mills and mill-work -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.