Daddy-Long-Legs: Daddy-Long-Legs: An Enchanting Tale of Letters and Love

Jean Webster

Oct 2023 · Prabhat Prakashan

About this ebook

The first Wednesday in every month was a Perfectly Awful Day—a day to be awaited with dread; endured with courage and forgotten with haste. Every floor must be spotless; every chair dustless; and every bed without a wrinkle. Ninety-seven squirming little orphans must be scrubbed and combed and buttoned into freshly starched ginghams; and all ninety-seven reminded of their manners; and told to say; 'Yes; sir;' 'No; sir;' whenever a Trustee spoke.

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster: Enter the world of Jerusha "Judy" Abbott, an orphan whose life takes a remarkable turn when an anonymous benefactor offers to fund her college education. Written in the form of letters, "Daddy-Long-Legs" chronicles Judy's experiences, aspirations, and adventures as she embarks on her journey to independence and self-discovery. Through witty and heartwarming correspondence, Jean Webster weaves a tale of growth, friendship, and romance, capturing the essence of youth and the transformative power of education.

Key Aspects of the Book "Daddy-Long-Legs":
Epistolary Novel: The book's unique format of letters allows readers to intimately connect with the protagonist's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Coming-of-Age: Judy's journey from an orphan to a confident young woman explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and personal growth.
Education and Empowerment: The novel highlights the role of education in empowering individuals to overcome challenges and shape their destinies.

Jean Webster was an American author and playwright known for her engaging storytelling and portrayal of strong female characters. "Daddy-Long-Legs" remains one of her most beloved works, leaving a lasting impact on readers with its timeless themes of love, learning, and resilience.

Ratings and reviews

But don't buy this one!! It doesn't contain the drawings and everything is squished together. Terrible edition of an e-book. It should be removed!!

About the author

Jean Webster, the beloved author of "Daddy-Long-Legs," masterfully crafts an epistolary novel told entirely through letters from the spirited Jerusha Abbott, later known as Judy Abbott, to her anonymous benefactor. This cherished work of classic literature for young adults follows Judy's transformative journey from an orphan to college student, making it a quintessential coming of age story. Experience the joys and challenges of college life fiction at a girls' college in early 20th century literature, filled with humorous fiction and the development of enduring friendship in literature. This American literature classic explores themes of social mobility literature as Judy navigates her new world, guided by a mysterious anonymous benefactor in a secret identity romance. Readers will be captivated by Judy's independent spirit as she shares her experiences in this delightful campus novel and ultimately discovers the identity of Jervis Pendleton. "Daddy-Long-Legs" remains a timeless literary classic and a heartwarming example of women's literature, appealing to readers of children's literature classic and those who enjoy a lighthearted sentimental novel and humorous college stories. This enduring correspondence novel, a gem of historical young adult fiction and a sweet example of turn of the century romance, showcases the education of women fiction through the eyes of an unforgettable independent female protagonist whose story of a foundling girl story resonates with themes of philanthropy fiction and the discovery of first love in books set in college.