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Jerusha Abbott, an eighteen year old orphan, faces an uncertain future in the charity home where she has lived all her life. On reaching adulthood, the orphanage can no longer offer shelter to its inmates. Her anxiety leads her into wild speculation when she is summoned to the matron's office. But a surprise awaits her. One of the visitors, a wealthy Trustee of the orphanage, has offered to fund Jerusha's college education and fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer. The only condition he makes is that he remain anonymous and that she write to him regularly about her progress.

Author Jean Webster ("Daddy Long Legs") presents the antics of irrepressible Patty Wyatt and her friends at a women's college at the turn of the 20th century. Patty takes full advantage of the freedom that college life provides, skirting the rules, getting into "scrapes", and doing as little work as possible while still managing to learn life lessons along the way.

Vi invitiamo all’ascolto di un libro delizioso, Papà Gambalunga, di Jean Webster, scrittrice americana vissuta a cavallo tra la fine dell’800 e gli inizi del 900. Il suo pensiero aperto e progressista resiste alla patina del tempo ed è quanto mai attuale, sia nel campo dell’educazione, che in quello delle relazioni.Dal libro furono tratti film, commedie musicali, e “anime” giapponesi. Musica di Kevin Mac LeodAl termine dell’audiolibro, una breve intervista immaginaria all’autrice. Intervistatrice: Manuela Daviddi.

When Patty Went to College is Jean Websters delightful debut novel, published in 1903. This witty tale offers a charming glimpse into life at an all-girls college in the early 20th century. The story follows the vivacious Patty Wyatt, an intelligent and carefree young woman who defies convention. Throughout her senior year, Patty embarks on a series of amusing escapades, filling her days with laughter, pranks, and the camaraderie of her friends. While she prefers to study only as much as necessary, Patty is also deeply compassionate, often going out of her way to support those in need, ...

"מר נאמן-נדיב-שולח-יתומות-לקולג' יקר, הגעתי! אתמול נסעתי ארבע שעות ברכבת. זאת הרגשה מוזרה, נכון? אף פעם לא נסעתי ברכבת לפני כן. הקולג' הוא מקום כל כך גדול ומבלבל – כל...

Follow the heartwarming and inspiring journey of "Daddy-Long-Legs." This podcast narrates Jean Webster’s beloved tale of an orphan girl and her mysterious benefactor, capturing the charm and spirit of the original story. Ideal for fans of classic literature, coming-of-age stories, and uplifting narratives.

Explore the enthralling tale of The Four Pools Mystery, where a despotic plantation owner meets his untimely demise, seemingly at the hands of the oppressed slaves he continued to mistreat post-war. This captivating narrative is crafted by Jean Webster, an acclaimed American author famed for her works like Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy. Born as Alice Jane Chandler Webster on July 24, 1876, she left an indelible mark in the literary world before her demise on June 11, 1916.