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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWells, Carolyn,
_d1862-1942
245 1 0 _aPtomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aA parody on Sinclair Lewis's "Main Street."
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-01
508 _aText file produced by Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat" by Carolyn Wells is a whimsical novel likely penned during the early 20th century. The story introduces Warble Mildew, a lively young girl who joyfully embraces life and its absurdities, particularly after her expulsion from school for a prank involving a caterpillar. As an orphan with dreams of marrying and living a vibrant life, she takes on various roles—including a waitress—while navigating her aspirations in a quirky society. At the start of the novel, Warble finds herself gleefully expelled from school, revealing her spirited personality as she relishes her newfound freedom. The narrative establishes her life in Pittsburgh, filled with humorous encounters and her determination to pursue a future that includes love and happiness. As she begins her journey, we meet intriguing figures like Dr. Big Bill Petticoat, whom she eventually encounters at the restaurant where she works, hinting at the whimsical adventure—blended with humor and social commentary—that follows. The opening sets the tone for a satirical exploration of societal norms, self-discovery, and the importance of joy amidst life’s chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aLewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8386
999 _c50368
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