Amarilly Of Clothes-Line Alley

EAN : 9791041829842

KANARIS MANIATES B.

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EAN : 9791041829842

Paru le : 13 août 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041829842
Réf. fournisseur : 296752
Date Parution : 13 août 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 164
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:9 mm
Poids : 220gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley" by Belle Kanaris Maniates is a heartwarming narrative set in the early 20th century, focusing on the life of Amarilly Jenkins, a young girl from a large, impoverished family. Amarilly works as an assistant to the scrub ladies at the Barlow Stock Theatre, where she becomes enamored with the world of theater and dreams of rising above her current circumstances. Her life takes a turn when she is given a pass to a matinee performance, igniting her ambition to pursue a career on stage. Despite her aspirations, Amarilly is grounded by her responsibilities at home, where she helps her widowed mother support their family of eight children. The story unfolds as Amarilly encounters various characters who influence her journey. Mr. Vedder, the kind ticket-seller, and a stage-hand's daughter introduce her to a church guild school, where she meets Miss King, a young teacher who becomes a significant figure in her life. Miss King, who once harbored her own stage ambitions, sees potential in Amarilly and offers her guidance and support, including the opportunity to attend night school. Amarilly's world expands further when she attends a service at St. Mark's Church, where she is deeply moved by the music and the sermon delivered by the young rector, John Meredith. The church community, including Colette King, the rector's love interest, becomes intertwined with Amarilly's life, offering her family much-needed work and support. Through her interactions with these characters, Amarilly learns about the complexities of life, change, and the importance of community. The novel explores themes of poverty, aspiration, and the transformative power of kindness and education, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant, early 20th-century American city.