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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.

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ISBN10: 1164718258
ISBN13: 9781164718253
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 published in 1883. The book tells the story of a young girl named Dolly, who is born with a unique condition that causes her skin to be as smooth and white as wax. As a result, she is often mistaken for a doll or a wax figure. Dolly's mother dies shortly after giving birth to her, leaving her to be raised by her father, a wealthy and eccentric inventor. Despite her unusual appearance, Dolly is a bright and curious child, and she quickly becomes the center of attention in her father's social circle. As Dolly grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations that her condition places on her life. She longs to be able to move and express herself like a normal human being, but she is unable to do so without risking damage to her delicate skin. The novel follows Dolly's journey as she struggles to find her place in the world and come to terms with her unique identity. Along the way, she encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of traveling performers, a young artist, and a wealthy aristocrat who becomes obsessed with her beauty. Dolly Dear: Or The Story Of A Waxen Beauty is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, beauty, and the human condition. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers more than a century after its initial publication.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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