02467cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500240014826400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850801060038952012010049553400450169665300270174165300300176865300370179865300250183565300540186065300390191465300290195370000390198285600430202199900170206436919UtSlPG20260610133837.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aVorse, Mary Heaton,d1874-196614aThe Heart's Country 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2011-07-31 aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The Heart's Country" by Mary Heaton Vorse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the lens of Ellen, a young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, family, and relationships in a New England setting. The narrative oscillates between Ellen's vibrant imagination and the societal expectations imposed upon her, creating a poignant exploration of growth and self-discovery. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Ellen and her mother as they move into the old Scudder house, a place filled with memories and anticipation. Through Ellen's playful yet introspective voice, we witness her adaptation to new surroundings and her interactions with family members, including her strict Aunt Sarah and the charming Alec Yorke. The opening sets the stage for Ellen's journey through childhood innocence and the looming challenges of adolescence, highlighting her desire for freedom and the struggle against societal norms. Her vibrant imagination and heartfelt explorations lay the groundwork for the emotional depth that will characterize her story as she learns about love, friendship, and her own identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aYoung women -- Fiction aMate selection -- Fiction aMothers and daughters -- Fiction aCourtship -- Fiction aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction aTeenage girls -- Fiction1 aStephens, Alice Barber,d1858-193240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36919 c77759d77759