"The Lady of the Aroostook" by William Dean Howells is a tale set in the late 1800s, focusing on leaving the familiar and embracing what's next. It tells the story of Lydia Blood, a young woman poised to say goodbye to her quiet life in Massachusetts and journey to Venice so she can visit her father's relatives and follow her passion for music. The book opens with the touching moments before her trip, showing the mix of emotions felt by her older family as they face the happiness and sadness of her leaving. As Lydia gets ready to set off, her family gathers in their old farmhouse with hearts full of both pride and worry. Lydia is both excited and a little scared about what's to come, pushed forward by her aunt and grandfather's dreams for her. As she prepares to leave, her family worries about her safety, showing how much they care for her. The story captures the push and pull between wanting adventure and missing the safety of home, setting the stage for Lydia's changes as she faces new things and hard times on the Aroostook ship.
The Lady of the Aroostook
By William Dean Howells
A young woman from rural Massachusetts braves a journey to Venice, where she hopes to find her place in the world while facing challenges.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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