Lucile Triumphant

"Lucile Triumphant" by Elizabeth M. Duffield is an early 20th-century novel about a spirited young woman named Lucile, who is about to travel to Europe with her father and friends which is a dream come true for her. This story emphasizes friendship and becoming mature as Lucile shares news of her trip with her friends, recalling old times and showing the good of traveling and seeing the world. When Lucile tells her friends, Jessie and Evelyn, about her trip, they are amazed and cannot wait to hear all about it when she comes back. The girls joke around, remember past camping outings, and we see how much they all care for each other. Moreover, Lucile’s energetic, funny, and lovable personality shines when she considers her friends' importance in her life as she also deals with maturing.