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041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aPansy,
_d1841-1930
245 1 0 _aFour Girls at Chautauqua
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Joel Erickson, Dave Morgan, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Four Girls at Chautauqua" by Pansy is a novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal norms and expectations of its time. The story revolves around four young women—Ruth Erskine, Eurie Mitchell, Flossy Shipley, and Marion Wilbur—who decide to spend two weeks at the Chautauqua Assembly, a renowned gathering for education and culture. Through their personalities and interactions, the narrative explores themes of friendship, personal growth, the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, and the contrast between religious sincerity and the pursuit of pleasure. At the start of the novel, the four girls are introduced in their respective homes, each revealing unique characteristics and backgrounds that shape their motivations for attending Chautauqua. Eurie is energetic and excited about the adventure, while Ruth exhibits a more contemplative demeanor, pondering the value of the experience. Their dialogue establishes the dynamics of their friendships, with Eurie coaxing others into the trip despite doubts about its purpose and affordability. The opening also hints at the societal judgments they face and prepares the reader for their journey of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of Chautauqua's vibrant and complex atmosphere. As they prepare for their adventure, the stage is set for both light-hearted and serious moments that explore the intersection of their youthful aspirations and the cultural expectations of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYoung men -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSunday school teachers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConversion -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCamp meetings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChautauqua (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12662
999 _c54080
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