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Pegeen

Pegeen

Brainerd, Eleanor Hoyt

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ISBN10: 1163276871
ISBN13: 9781163276877
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pegeen is a novel written by Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd, first published in 1926. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of Pegeen O'Brien, a young woman growing up in a small town in New England. Pegeen is a spirited and independent character, who dreams of breaking free from the constraints of her traditional upbringing and pursuing a career as an artist.The novel explores themes of love, family, and self-discovery as Pegeen navigates the challenges of young adulthood. She falls in love with a local boy named Tom, but their relationship is complicated by their different aspirations and the disapproval of Pegeen's mother. Pegeen also struggles to reconcile her desire for independence with her loyalty to her family and the expectations of her community.As Pegeen begins to pursue her artistic ambitions, she faces further obstacles, including financial difficulties and the prejudices of a male-dominated art world. However, she remains determined to follow her passion and carve out a fulfilling life for herself.Overall, Pegeen is a coming-of-age story that celebrates the resilience and creativity of young women in the face of adversity. Brainerd's vivid descriptions of small-town life and the natural beauty of New England add depth and richness to the novel, making it a timeless classic of American literature.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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