"Star-Dust: A Story of an American Girl" by Fannie Hurst is a captivating story from the early 1900's about Lilly Becker, a young girl with big dreams of singing stardom, as she grows up, deals with family, and tries to find herself. The book starts by showing Lilly as a young girl, practicing her music and lost in her thoughts, while her mom wants her to chase after success and deals with everyday life. The story gives us a look into Lilly's friendships and rivalries, showing how she fits into her family and foreshadowing the troubles and growth that will come as she tries to make her mark in a world that's not always fair to young women. The beginning sets the stage for a deep look into who Lilly is and how she handles expectations to discover her place in the world.
Star-Dust: A Story of an American Girl
By Fannie Hurst
A young girl with dreams of musical stardom must navigate family, society, and her own identity in a world that seems determined to hold her back.
Summary
About the AuthorFannie Hurst was an American novelist and short-story writer whose works were highly popular during the post-World War I era. Her work combined sentimental, romantic themes with social issues of the day, such as women's rights and race relations. She was one of the most widely read female authors of the 20th century, and for a time in the 1920s she was one of the highest-paid American writers. Hurst actively supported a number of social causes, including feminism, African American equality, and New Deal programs.
Fannie Hurst was an American novelist and short-story writer whose works were highly popular during the post-World War I era. Her work combined sentimental, romantic themes with social issues of the day, such as women's rights and race relations. She was one of the most widely read female authors of the 20th century, and for a time in the 1920s she was one of the highest-paid American writers. Hurst actively supported a number of social causes, including feminism, African American equality, and New Deal programs.
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