Gentle Julia
Gentle Julia by Booth Tarkington, published by Wildside Press, LLC in April 2006, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of youthful ideals and romantic notions. This edition spans 188 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins with a conversation between Mrs. Atwater and her daughter, Florence, who expresses her infatuation with an older man, prompting a discussion about the appropriateness of such feelings at a young age.
Readers will find a portrayal of family dynamics and societal expectations woven throughout the dialogue. The story delves into themes of innocence and the perceptions of love as seen through the eyes of a young girl. As the characters navigate their interactions, the text reflects on the influences of those around them, including family and societal norms. This edition invites readers to engage with the literary aspects of Tarkington’s writing while contemplating the nuances of youthful aspirations.
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“Why, mamma, he’s my Very Ideal I’d marry him tomorrow ”
Mrs. Atwater paused in her darning, and let the stocking collapse flaccidly into the work-basket in her lap. “Not at barely thirteen, would you?” she said. “It seems to me you’re just a shade too young to be marrying a man who’s already got a wife and several children. Where did you pick up that ‘I’d-marry-him-tomorrow, ‘ Florence?”
“Oh, I hear that everywhere ” returned the damsel, lightly. “Everybody says things like that. I heard Aunt Julia say it. I heard Kitty Silver say it.”
“About the King of Spain?” Mrs. Atwater inquired.
“I don’t know who they were saying it about,” said Florence, “but they were saying it.”
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