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Dolly Dear: Or The Story Of A Waxen Beauty (1883)

Dolly Dear: Or The Story Of A Waxen Beauty (1883)

Gellie, Mary E.

Hardcover

Historical Figures

ISBN10: 143691938X
ISBN13: 9781436919388
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dolly Dear: Or The Story Of A Waxen Beauty is a novel written by Mary E. Gellie and originally published in 1883. The story revolves around a young girl named Dolly, who is brought to life as a wax doll by a skilled artist. Dolly is a beautiful and delicate creature, with porcelain skin and glassy eyes, and she quickly becomes the darling of her owner's household. However, as Dolly begins to experience the world around her, she longs for something more than just being a pretty plaything. She dreams of exploring the world and experiencing all the joys and sorrows of life as a human being. As the story progresses, Dolly's desire for a real life becomes more and more intense, and she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads her to some surprising and unexpected places. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including other dolls and toys, as well as humans of all ages and backgrounds. Through her adventures, Dolly learns about love, loss, and the true meaning of beauty, and she ultimately discovers that being a waxen beauty is not enough to satisfy her soul.Dolly Dear: Or The Story Of A Waxen Beauty is a charming and poignant tale that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life. It is a classic work of children's literature that has captured the hearts of generations of readers, and it continues to be beloved today for its timeless message of hope and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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