Little Maid Marian (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Children's Christmas TaleBy Amy Ella Blanchard
Length4h 19m
About this audiobook
Little Maid Marian is a tender work of juvenile fiction centered on the emotional and moral education of a young girl whose small domestic adventures become lessons in sympathy, courage, and self-command. Written in the genteel tradition of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American girls' literature, the book combines sentimental realism with an accessible, conversational style. Its charm lies less in sensational plot than in the careful rendering of childhood perception, family affections, and the ethical meanings embedded in everyday life. Amy Ella Blanchard was an American writer best known for her numerous books for children, especially stories intended for girls. Born in Baltimore in 1854, she worked within a literary culture that valued fiction as both entertainment and moral instruction. Her background as an educator and her familiarity with religious and domestic ideals helped shape her fiction, which often presents childhood as a formative period in which character is cultivated through kindness, responsibility, and imaginative engagement with the world. This book is recommended for readers interested in classic children's literature, women's authorship, and the moral imagination of earlier American fiction. Little Maid Marian offers a graceful glimpse into the values, rhythms, and affections of childhood as understood by a thoughtful and accomplished storyteller.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- 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
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (24)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreChildren's Literature
Length4 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Man Who Forgot Christmas (Annotated)
87. Patty's Letter
21. A Mustard Seed
98. A Trip to Town
32. The School-Teacher
109. A Visit to Patty
43. A New Road
1110. Running Away
54. Companions
1211. A Letter's Reply
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65. Blackberries
1312. The Christmas Tree
76. The White Apron
14Memorable Quotes
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