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Title: No talent, and Phil's pansies
Original Publication: Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1880.
Contents: No talent: a golden text story -- Phil's pansies: a golden text story.
Summary: "No Talent" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young heiress named Amity Bogardus, who struggles with feelings of worthlessness due to her perceived lack of talents and beauty, often retreating into sadness. As the narrative unfolds, it presents themes of self-discovery, kindness, and the hidden value of seemingly small acts of service in the lives of those around her. The opening of the book introduces Amity as she retreats to a summer-house on her grandfather's grand estate, reflecting on her homely appearance and lamenting her lack of talents compared to others. She overhears her aunt discussing her shortcomings, which deeply hurts her. Joined later by Mrs. Paget, a sympathetic character, Amity learns the importance of pursuing humility and service to others. The chapter delves into her emotional struggles and loneliness while hinting at her growth as she begins to recognize that she does possess worth through her intentions to help others, starting a journey toward self-acceptance and uncovering her capacity for kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899
EBook No.: 74888
Published: Dec 13, 2024
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: No talent, and Phil's pansies
Original Publication: Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1880.
Contents: No talent: a golden text story -- Phil's pansies: a golden text story.
Summary: "No Talent" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young heiress named Amity Bogardus, who struggles with feelings of worthlessness due to her perceived lack of talents and beauty, often retreating into sadness. As the narrative unfolds, it presents themes of self-discovery, kindness, and the hidden value of seemingly small acts of service in the lives of those around her. The opening of the book introduces Amity as she retreats to a summer-house on her grandfather's grand estate, reflecting on her homely appearance and lamenting her lack of talents compared to others. She overhears her aunt discussing her shortcomings, which deeply hurts her. Joined later by Mrs. Paget, a sympathetic character, Amity learns the importance of pursuing humility and service to others. The chapter delves into her emotional struggles and loneliness while hinting at her growth as she begins to recognize that she does possess worth through her intentions to help others, starting a journey toward self-acceptance and uncovering her capacity for kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899
EBook No.: 74888
Published: Dec 13, 2024
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.