Daddy-Long-Legs (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Girl's NovelBy Jean Webster
Length5h 1m
About this audiobook
Jean Webster's Daddy-Long-Legs (1912) is an epistolary novel of uncommon charm and structural ingenuity, composed largely of letters written by Jerusha "Judy" Abbott, an orphaned girl whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor. Blending Bildungsroman, social comedy, and romantic mystery, the novel traces Judy's intellectual and emotional awakening with wit, freshness, and narrative immediacy. Its lively prose and illustrated interludes place it within early twentieth-century American reform fiction, while its focus on female education and self-invention gives it lasting literary significance. Webster, born Alice Jane Chandler Webster in 1876, was deeply influenced by progressive-era debates over poverty, institutional care, women's independence, and higher education. A graduate of Vassar College and a relative of Mark Twain, she combined literary sophistication with social awareness. Her visits to orphan asylums and interest in child welfare clearly informed the novel's compassionate yet critical portrayal of institutional childhood. Daddy-Long-Legs is recommended to readers interested in classic women's writing, epistolary fiction, and humane social satire. It remains engaging not merely as a sentimental romance, but as a spirited meditation on education, gratitude, autonomy, and the making of a modern self.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreYoung Adult
Length5 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Best Little Women Novels - Jean Webster Edition (Annotated)
8Second Year
2Introduction
9Third Year
3Synopsis
10Fourth Year
4Historical Context
11Analysis
5‘Blue Wednesday’
12Reflection
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6The Letters Of Miss Jerusha Abbott to Mr. Daddy-long-legs Smith
13Memorable Quotes
7First Year
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