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Boston (Mass.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction Books
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Louisa May Alcott
An Old-Fashioned Girl
"An Old-Fashioned Girl" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel first published in 1869. The story follows Polly Milton, a simple country girl who visits her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw's sophisticated Boston family. Overwhelmed by their fashionable lifestyle and troubled by their lack of affection, Polly's warmth and old-fashioned values gradually transform the Shaw household. Years later, Polly returns as a music teacher, navigating friendship, romance, and the family's financial troubles while staying true to her principles.
Louisa May Alcott
Tytöistä parhain
"Tytöistä parhain" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel published in 1870. When country girl Polly Milton visits her fashionable Boston friend Fanny Shaw, their contrasting upbringings create tension and misunderstanding. While Fanny's family initially mocks Polly's simple ways, they gradually discover wisdom in her old-fashioned values. Six years later, Polly returns to Boston as a music teacher, finding the Shaw family transformed and romantic entanglements everywhere. As relationships grow complicated, Polly's practical country sense proves invaluable once again.
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