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Miss Amerikanka: A Story (1918)

Miss Amerikanka: A Story (1918)

Gilbreath, Olive
Ivanowski, Sigismund De

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Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116548644X
ISBN13: 9781165486441
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Miss Amerikanka: A Story is a novel written by Olive Gilbreath and published in 1918. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Marya, who is of Serbian descent but was born and raised in America. Marya is often referred to as Miss Amerikanka by the people in her Serbian village, as she stands out from the rest of the villagers due to her American upbringing and modern ideas.The novel follows Marya's journey as she travels to Serbia to visit her relatives and reconnect with her roots. While in Serbia, Marya faces many challenges, including cultural differences, language barriers, and the effects of World War I.As Marya navigates through her new surroundings, she also discovers the harsh realities of life in a war-torn country. She witnesses the destruction caused by the war and becomes involved in efforts to help those affected by it.Throughout the novel, Marya's character develops as she learns to adapt to her new environment and gains a deeper understanding of her Serbian heritage. The novel also explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.Overall, Miss Amerikanka: A Story is a compelling tale of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and her efforts to make a difference in the world around her.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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