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_aHarte, Bret, _d1836-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aCressy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-03-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Cressy" by Bret Harte is a work of fiction, likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural California schoolhouse, focusing on the dynamics between the young schoolmaster, Mr. Jack Ford, and his pupils. Central to the story is Cressy McKinstry, a sixteen-year-old girl who has returned to school after a broken engagement, navigating her newfound freedom amidst the whimsical and chaotic life of her classmates. The opening of the story introduces the master’s rather serious demeanor as he prepares for a day of teaching, highlighting his youthful struggle with authority and the innocence of his students. As the children gather, their comical interruptions and vivid personalities come to life, including their fixation on Cressy, who is now a focal point of curiosity. Particularly notable is Cressy's re-entry into the school environment, which prompts various reactions and sets the stage for future interactions, including the lingering tension surrounding her past engagement with Seth Davis. The master’s reflections about his responsibilities along with his observations of Cressy's effects on the other pupils establish the groundwork for exploring themes of love, youth, and societal expectations in this frontier setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aYoung women -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTeachers -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSchoolgirls -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2858 |
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