Jean Webster

"The Four-Pools Mystery", by Jean Webster. Jean Webster was an american writer (1876-1916).

"When Patty Went to College", by Jean Webster. Jean Webster was an american writer (1876-1916).

Jerry, jeune touriste am ricain en vacances en Italie, voudrait bien faire la connaissance de Constance, qui habite la villa voisine. Mais celle-ci aime tellement la couleur locale qu'elle ne veut parler qu'avec des italiens. Pr t tout pour la s duire, Jerry se d guise en nier pittoresque et lui propose ses services pour une excursion en montagne... Ce qui avait commenc comme une blague innocente devient bient t un imbroglio sentimental o le mensonge flirte avec la v rit et l'amour avec le hasard. Quiproquos, co ncidences et dialogues p tillants sont au rendez-vous de ce d licieux roman qui nous transporte sous le radieux soleil d'Italie pour une histoire d'amour et d'humour tout en finesse.

Daddy Long Legs is a classic novel written by Jean Webster. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Jerusha Abbott, who is sent to college by an anonymous benefactor known only as ""Daddy Long Legs"". Jerusha, who has always lived in an orphanage, is thrilled to have the opportunity to attend college and pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. As she begins her studies, Jerusha writes letters to Daddy Long Legs, sharing her experiences and thoughts about her new life. Through her letters, Jerusha reveals her wit, humor, and intelligence, as well as her struggles with poverty and her desire to learn more about her mysterious benefactor. As the story unfolds, Jerusha becomes friends with her roommates and falls in love with a young man named Jervis Pendleton, who is also a friend of Daddy Long Legs. With Jervis' help, Jerusha begins to uncover the truth about her benefactor and learns some surprising things about herself along the way. Daddy Long Legs is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, friendship, and romance. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers of all ages for over a century. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Il Pap Gambalunga un ragno dal corpo piccino e le zampe smisuratamente lunghe. la prima cosa che viene in mente a Jerusha Abbott quando vede l'ombra di quel buffo Amministratore dell'orfanotrofio dove vive. S , perch Jerusha sola al mondo, vive da sempre in un orfanotrofio e ora che sta per compiere diciott'anni la vita sembra non riservarle nulla di buono. Ma quell'Amministratore dalle lunghe gambe la cui ombra l'ha fatta tanto ridere si riveler essere un improvviso e misterioso benefattore che le permetter di cambiare vita. L'uomo la far studiare affinch possa diventare una scrittrice ponendo, per , singolari condizioni: lei dovr scrivergli tutti i mesi raccontandogli dei suoi progressi mentre lui rimarr sempre anonimo e sconosciuto. Jerusha scopre cos un nuovo mondo in cui svilupper amicizia, intelletto, convinzioni sociali, orgoglio e trover anche l'amore. Con un finale sorprendente che la lascer a bocca aperta.