"The Salamander" by Owen Johnson is a story set in the bustling heart of New York City during a time of big social shifts and focuses on the lives of modern young women. The story shows a world of boarding houses filled with hopeful people. Doré Baxter, the main character, is showcased as a "Salamander", meaning she's a modern woman ready to face whatever life throws at her. The book paints Doré's eagerness to live life to the fullest, even when faced with hard truths and society's expectations.
The Salamander
By Owen Johnson
In a city brimming with opportunity and challenges, a spirited young woman chases her dreams while defying the constraints of a changing society.
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About the AuthorOwen McMahon Johnson was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover. The "Lawrenceville Stories", set in the well-known prep school, invite comparison with Kipling's Stalky & Co. A 1950 film, The Happy Years, and a 1987 PBS mini-series, The Lawrenceville Stories, were based on them.
Owen McMahon Johnson was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover. The "Lawrenceville Stories", set in the well-known prep school, invite comparison with Kipling's Stalky & Co. A 1950 film, The Happy Years, and a 1987 PBS mini-series, The Lawrenceville Stories, were based on them.
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