02807cam a22003853u 4500 12662 UtSlPG 20260610133312.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Pansy, 1841-1930 Four Girls at Chautauqua Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-01 E-text prepared by Joel Erickson, Dave Morgan, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Four Girls at Chautauqua" by Pansy is a novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal norms and expectations of its time. The story revolves around four young women—Ruth Erskine, Eurie Mitchell, Flossy Shipley, and Marion Wilbur—who decide to spend two weeks at the Chautauqua Assembly, a renowned gathering for education and culture. Through their personalities and interactions, the narrative explores themes of friendship, personal growth, the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, and the contrast between religious sincerity and the pursuit of pleasure. At the start of the novel, the four girls are introduced in their respective homes, each revealing unique characteristics and backgrounds that shape their motivations for attending Chautauqua. Eurie is energetic and excited about the adventure, while Ruth exhibits a more contemplative demeanor, pondering the value of the experience. Their dialogue establishes the dynamics of their friendships, with Eurie coaxing others into the trip despite doubts about its purpose and affordability. The opening also hints at the societal judgments they face and prepares the reader for their journey of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of Chautauqua's vibrant and complex atmosphere. As they prepare for their adventure, the stage is set for both light-hearted and serious moments that explore the intersection of their youthful aspirations and the cultural expectations of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Young women -- Juvenile fiction Young men -- Juvenile fiction Sunday school teachers -- Juvenile fiction Conversion -- Juvenile fiction Camp meetings -- Juvenile fiction Chautauqua (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12662 54080 54080