"The Girls of Central High: or, Rivals for All Honors" - это книга для подростков, написанная Гертрудой Моррис. Она рассказывает историю трех девочек, которые учатся в старшей школе Central High и борются за признание и уважение своих товарищей. Главные героини - Рут, Флоренс и Рут Мортимер - разные по характерам и интересам, но все они амбициозны и готовы бороться за свои мечты. В книге описываются их приключения, испытания и победы, а также дружба и соперничество между ними. Книга написана в 1914 году, и она отображает тогдашние ценности и общественные представления о женской роли в обществе и образовании.
The Girls Of Central High, or, Rivals For All Honors by Morrison
Книга "Girls of Central High, or, Rivals for all Honors" by Morrison Gertrude is a classic coming-of-age novel set in the Pacific Northwest in 1908. It tells the story of Elizabeth "Beth" Fern (the novel's narrator) and her friend Arbernia Hetzel, two young women who attend Central High School in Olympia, Washington.
Beth is the daughter of a respected lawyer and socialite, while Arbernia is from a working-class family. Although they both aspire to become teachers after graduation, their different backgrounds lead to a host of challenges. Beth faces the cruelty of her classmates, especially her rival Deliah Bard, whom she dislikes for her vulgar manner and social standing. Arbernia must deal with her family's financial hardship and the unsupportive attitudes of her peers.
Through the book's many striking characters – including mr Zachary, a stern but inspiring principal; Bowen, Arbernia's earnest suitor; Josephine Kernig, a brilliant and abrasive junior; and mysterious Amberly Spruce – Morrison displays an immense understanding of women's experiences at the turn of the 20th century in America.
Despite its era and themes, "Girls of Central High" has a timeless appeal that touches deeply on themes of friendship, female identity, and resilience in the face of adversity. The novel is also remarkable for its frank exploration of issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and race relations that may have been unfamiliar or taboo at the time of its writing.
Электронная Книга «The Girls of Central High: or, Rivals for All Honors» написана автором Morrison Gertrude W. в году.
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Язык: Английский
