Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy
Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy by Jean Webster is an illustrated edition published by National Geographic Books on November 30, 2004. This collection features two significant works of American literature, beginning with Daddy-Long-Legs, which follows the journey of Judy Abbott, an orphan whose letters to her anonymous benefactor reveal her growth as an independent thinker and writer. The sequel, Dear Enemy, continues the narrative as Judy’s friend Sallie McBride takes charge of the orphanage, focusing on the challenges and hopes of the children under her care.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to coming of age and the epistolary format, which allows for an intimate glimpse into the characters’ thoughts and experiences. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. The stories delve into the complexities of friendship, responsibility, and the pursuit of a better life, providing a thoughtful reflection on the challenges faced by young women in their formative years.
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One of the great novels of American girlhood, Jean Webster’s Daddy-Long-Legs (1912) follows the adventures of an orphan named Judy Abbott, whose letters to her anonymous male benefactor trace her development as an independent thinker and writer. Its sequel, Dear Enemy (1915), follows the progress of Judy’s former orphanage, now run by her friend Sallie McBride, who struggles to give her young charges hope and a new life.
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