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Laddie: A Novel of Family, Character, and Rural American Life
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515435693
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A novel of family, character, and rural life, Laddie: A True Blue Story presents a structured narrative of upbringing, community, and personal development within a domestic setting.
Told from the perspective of a young narrator, the work centers on the figure of Laddie, whose conduct, relationships, and sense of responsibility shape the events of the story. The narrative unfolds through a series of episodes that reflect daily life, social interaction, and the values associated with family and community.
Stratton-Porter combines descriptive attention to environment with an emphasis on character and conduct, presenting a portrayal of rural American life grounded in observation and narrative continuity. The work reflects early twentieth-century approaches to storytelling in which moral development and social context are closely connected. As a result, Laddie remains a widely read work within both general and educational contexts.
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