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Scarlet Stockings

Scarlet Stockings

Alcott, Louisa May

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1161451838
ISBN13: 9781161451832
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Scarlet Stockings is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of the famous classic Little Women. It was first published in 1864 under the pseudonym A.M. Barnard. The story follows the life of a young woman named Nellie, who is forced to wear a pair of scandalous red stockings as punishment for a childish prank. The stockings become a symbol of her shame and embarrassment, and she struggles to regain her reputation and the respect of those around her. As Nellie navigates through the challenges of her life, she encounters various characters, including a wealthy and influential family who offer her a position as a governess, a charming but deceitful suitor, and a kind and loyal friend who helps her in her time of need. Along the way, Nellie learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and the importance of staying true to oneself.The novel deals with themes of societal expectations, gender roles, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read, with Alcott's signature style of vivid characterization and emotional depth. Scarlet Stockings is a lesser-known work by Alcott, but it is a valuable addition to her body of work and a compelling story in its own right.So peace was declared, and lasted unbroken for the remaining week of his stay, when he proposed to take Kate to the city for a little gayety. Miss Morgan openly approved the plan, but secretly felt as if the town was about to be depopulated, and tried to hide her melancholy in her substitute's socks. They were not large enough, however, to absorb it all, and when Lennox went to make his adieu, it was perfectly evident that the Doctor's Belle was out of tune.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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