02497cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500190015926400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800200039552013590041553400570177465300230183165300360185465300210189065300240191165300380193565300560197385600510202985600430208074787UtSlPG20260610134730.0mcr n260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a27002660  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMurray, Rosalind,d1890-196714aThe happy tree 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-11-23  aLauren Prichard  a"The Happy Tree" by Rosalind Murray is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of youth, nostalgia, and the passage of time through the reflections of the protagonist, who experiences a sense of detachment from her life as she approaches her fortieth birthday. Central to the narrative are memories of her childhood and significant relationships, particularly with key figures like Hugo and Guy, as well as their shared idyllic moments at a place called Yearsly.  At the start of the novel, the protagonist observes the changing seasons and reflects on her life as she prepares to turn forty. There’s a poignant sense of loss as she realizes that her youth is irrevocably faded, yet she feels a peculiar calmness. Her thoughts drift back to her childhood at Yearsly, a cherished retreat, filled with vivid memories of family and friends, particularly Cousin Delia’s nurturing presence. As she recalls playful moments with Hugo and Guy, alongside the various activities that colored their lives, she grapples with the inevitability of change and the bittersweet nature of growing up. The opening establishes a reflective and introspective tone, drawing readers into the intricacies of personal history and the deep emotional connections that continue to influence her present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: Chatto & Windus, 1926  aHistorical fiction  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction  aDomestic fiction  aFamilies -- Fiction  aYoung women -- England -- Fiction  aGreat Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction4 uhttps://books.google.com/books?id=osihAqjxClEC40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74787