"The Iron Woman" by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland is a tale of youthful experiences in a bustling industrial town, following the intertwined lives of four young individuals as they grapple with friendships and the challenges of maturation. The novel explores themes of childhood naiveté, family relationships, and the differences among social classes through the characters of Elizabeth, Blair, Nannie, and David. The story begins by introducing Elizabeth, a dynamic girl who guides and influences her friends, as they play together in the Maitland orchard. The children's games show the complexities of their relationships and the subtle influences of their upbringings, specifically how their parents' lives and society's rules shape them. This creates the scene for their future conflicts and emotional tests.
The Iron Woman
By Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
In an industrial town, four children discover the power of friendship as they confront the contrasts of society and the emotional battles of growing up together.
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About the AuthorMargaret Deland was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She also wrote an autobiography in two volumes. She generally is considered part of the literary realism movement.
Margaret Deland was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She also wrote an autobiography in two volumes. She generally is considered part of the literary realism movement.
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