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Gentle Julia (Annotated)
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An American novelist and dramatist. Booth Tarkington was born in Indianapolis. He was one of the most popular American novelists of his time, with The Two Vanrevels and Mary's Neck appearing on the annual best-seller lists nine times. In 2001, his book The Magnificent Ambersons was named as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century by the editorial board of the American Modern Library.
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This review is from: Gentle Julia (Library Binding)
A story about the most sought after young woman, Julia, and her meddling nephew and niece. The story's primary focus, despite the title, is actually from the niece, Florence, who is 13.Florence sees something in the town's uncouth loser, named Noble Dill and wants Gentle Julia to marry him. He is one of many wanting Julia's hand in marriage. Her other suitors have more class and wit but have their quirks about them. Julia likes Dill; however like most romances, it is on again off again.... The kids, whose antics and fate interweave trouble for Julia and Dill. Not as funny as Penrod, Tarkington does have some humor here as the kids in their innocent dealings cause turmoil. The book was a bit uneven and I was left wondering what Julia ever saw in Dill (he is a nice guy but definitely was "geeky"). At the end of the book, the reader is left wondering what will become of their relationship... probably Dill still wanting to marry her and Julia playing games, so nothing was really resolved. The children's antics though were humorous and their were some memorable characters and interesting statements made about relationships (one I remember stating that all the poets say how great they are but in reality they are a lot of work and heartache) .
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Aunt Julia, Noble Dill, Kitty Silver, Henry Rooter, Uncle Joseph, Miss Julia, Aunt Fanny, Newland Sanders, The North End Daily Oriole, Aunt Carrie, Newspaper Building, Florence Atwater, Julia Atwater, Wallie Torbin, Miss Atwater, Patty Fairchild, Uncle Joe, Julia's Street, Mista Sammerses, Aunt Harriet, Herbert Illingsworth Atwater, Mista Dills, Cousin Virginia, French Poodle, King of Spain New!
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ole poem, coloured woman, fish man Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Julia, Noble Dill, Kitty Silver, Henry Rooter, Uncle Joseph, Miss Julia, Aunt Fanny, Newland Sanders, The North End Daily Oriole, Aunt Carrie, Newspaper Building, Florence Atwater, Julia Atwater, Wallie Torbin, Miss Atwater, Patty Fairchild, Uncle Joe, Julia's Street, Mista Sammerses, Aunt Harriet, Herbert Illingsworth Atwater, Mista Dills, Cousin Virginia, French Poodle, King of Spain New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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