The Greatest Works of Jean Webster
Enriched edition. Daddy-Long-Legs, Dear Enemy, When Patty Went to College, Just Patty, Jerry JuniorBy Jean Webster
Length27h 5m
About this audiobook
The Greatest Works of Jean Webster is a collection of the most celebrated novels and short stories by the beloved author. Webster's writing style is characterized by its warmth, humor, and insightful commentary on social issues of her time. Through her engaging narrative and well-developed characters, Webster provides readers with a glimpse into the lives of young women navigating the challenges of early 20th-century America. Her works are considered classics of American literature, showcasing her talent for blending entertaining storytelling with thought-provoking themes. Whether exploring the struggles of orphans in Daddy-Long-Legs or highlighting the importance of education in Just Patty, Webster's stories continue to resonate with readers today. The Greatest Works of Jean Webster is a must-read for those interested in classic literature, women's writing, and the socio-cultural landscape of the Progressive Era.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length27 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Works of Jean Webster
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Daddy-Long-Legs
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6‘Blue Wednesday’
7The Letters Of Miss Jerusha Abbott to Mr. Daddy-long-legs Smith (pt. 1)
8The Letters Of Miss Jerusha Abbott to Mr. Daddy-long-legs Smith (pt. 2)
9Dear Enemy
10Prologue:
11February
12March
13April
14May
15June
16July
17August
18November
19December
20January
21Just Patty
22Chapter I Reform
23Chapter II The Romantic History of Cuthbert St. John
24Chapter III The Virgil Strike
25Chapter IV The Third Man from the End
26Chapter V The Flannigan Honeymoon
27Chapter VI The Silver Buckles
28Chapter VII "Uncle Bobby"
29Chapter VIII The Society of Associated Sirens
30Chapter IX The Reformation of Kid McCoy
31Chapter X Onions and Orchids
32Chapter XI The Lemon Pie and the Monkey-Wrench
33Chapter XII The Gypsy Trail
34When Patty Went to College
35Chapter I Peters the Susceptible
36Chapter II An Early Fright
37Chapter III The Impressionable Mr. Todhunter
38Chapter IV A Question of Ethics
39Chapter V The Elusive Kate Ferris
40Chapter VI A Story with Four Sequels
41Chapter VII In Pursuit of Old English
42Chapter VIII The Deceased Robert
43Chapter IX Patty the Comforter
44Chapter X "Per l'Italia"
45Chapter XI "Local Color"
46Chapter XII The Exigencies of Etiquette
47Chapter XIII A Crash Without
48Chapter XIV The Mystery of the Shadowed Sophomore
49Chapter XV Patty and the Bishop
50Jerry Junior
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