02281cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500200015926400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550802050039652011750060153400450177665300210182165300310184270000390187385600430191231718UtSlPG20260610133726.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14016918  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aFillmore, Parker,d1878-194414aThe Rosie World 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-03-21  aProduced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Rosie World" by Parker Fillmore is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Rosie O'Brien, a young girl who navigates the challenges of growing up in a bustling family, keenly aware of societal expectations and the roles of boys and girls. The book explores themes of gender roles, childhood independence, and the dynamics of family relationships in a vibrant urban setting.  At the start of the novel, Rosie is introduced in her lively household where she engages in playful banter with her siblings and the boarder, George Riley. The opening chapter features a chaotic breakfast scene highlighted by George recounting a recent fight, much to the amusement of the younger O'Briens. Rosie admires George's bravery and longs for the freedom and respect boys seem to have, while simultaneously grappling with her own limitations as a girl. As the story unfolds, we see Rosie's aspirations to carve out her path amidst societal pressures and sibling rivalry, especially with her sister Ellen, showcasing her determination and wit as she faces various challenges, both external and internal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGirls -- Fiction  aIrish Americans -- Fiction1 aBarney, Maginel Wright,d1877-196640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31718