02618cam a22003613u 4500 71301 UtSlPG 20260610134641.0 m cr n 260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 26019259 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Mitchell, Ruth Comfort, 1882-1954 The Wishing Carpet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-30 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) "The Wishing Carpet" by Ruth Comfort Mitchell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Glenwood Darrow, a young girl with a striking appearance and a complex relationship with her parents, particularly with her ailing mother, Effie. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the transformative power of dreams represented by a beautiful Persian rug that inspires wishes and aspirations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Glen Darrow, who, at six years old, questions whether a lovely Oriental rug in her home is indeed a "Wishing Carpet." This moment serves as a poignant metaphor for her family's struggles and aspirations. Glen's mother views the rug as a symbol of her longings unfulfilled by life, while Glen's innocence prompts her to believe in the possibility of wishing for a better future. The opening chapters delve into Glen's experiences growing up amidst the complexities of her family's dynamics, her father's expectations, and her mother's invalidism, setting the stage for an unfolding tale of love, ambition, and the clashing of social classes. As Glen matures, her distinctive traits and her father's unwavering love set the tone for an evolving narrative around identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1926 Love stories Mate selection -- Fiction Southern States -- Fiction Mills and mill-work -- Fiction https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.301891&view=1up&seq=15&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71301 112027 112027