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_aMitchell, Ruth Comfort, _d1882-1954 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Wishing Carpet |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-07-30 | ||
| 508 | _aD 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: D. Appleton and Company, 1926 |
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| 653 | _aLove stories | ||
| 653 | _aMate selection -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSouthern States -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMills and mill-work -- Fiction | ||
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