Angela Brazil was born on 30 November 1868, at her home, 1 West Cliff, Preston, Lancashire. She was the youngest child of Clarence Brazil, a mill manager, and Angelica McKinnel, the daughter of the owner of a shipping line in Rio de Janeiro, who had a Spanish mother. Angela was the youngest of four siblings including sister Amy, and two brothers, Clarence and Walter.
A Pair of Schoolgirls. A Story of Friendship and Identity in a School Setting
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- Nombre de pages168
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.226 kg
- Dimensions14,8 cm × 21,0 cm × 0,9 cm
- ISBN979-10-418-2966-8
- EAN9791041829668
- Date de parution10/08/2023
- ÉditeurCulturea
Résumé
"A Pair of Schoolgirls" by Angela Brazil is a captivating tale set in the vibrant environment of Avondale College, a large day school. The story revolves around Dorothy Greenfield, a student in the Upper Fourth, who is eager to win the position of Warden of the Lower School. The election is a significant event, as it allows a student to represent the younger forms in various school activities. Despite her efforts and the support of some friends, Dorothy loses the election to Hope Lawson, who wins by a surprising majority.
This defeat is compounded by a shocking revelation overheard in the dressing room : Dorothy learns that she is not related by blood to her guardian, Miss Barbara Sherbourne, but was adopted after a tragic train accident. This discovery shakes Dorothy's sense of identity and belonging. The narrative explores themes of friendship, competition, and self-discovery as Dorothy navigates her school life and personal challenges.
The story is a rich tapestry of school dynamics, personal growth, and the quest for identity, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England.
This defeat is compounded by a shocking revelation overheard in the dressing room : Dorothy learns that she is not related by blood to her guardian, Miss Barbara Sherbourne, but was adopted after a tragic train accident. This discovery shakes Dorothy's sense of identity and belonging. The narrative explores themes of friendship, competition, and self-discovery as Dorothy navigates her school life and personal challenges.
The story is a rich tapestry of school dynamics, personal growth, and the quest for identity, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England.
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