Margery Merton's Girlhood (1888)

Margery Merton's Girlhood is a novel written by Alice Corkran and published in 1888. The story follows the life of Margery Merton, a young girl who grows up in England during the late 19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes Margery's childhood, and the second part follows her as she becomes a young woman.In the first part of the book, we see Margery as a curious and adventurous child, always eager to explore the world around her. She is raised in a loving family and has a close relationship with her mother, who encourages her to pursue her interests and passions. Margery's childhood is filled with small joys and challenges, from attending school for the first time to making new friends and discovering her love for music.As Margery grows older in the second part of the book, she faces new challenges and experiences. She falls in love with a young man named Frank, but their relationship is complicated by social expectations and family pressures. Margery also grapples with her own identity and sense of purpose, struggling to find her place in a world that often seems limiting for women.Throughout the novel, Corkran explores themes of love, friendship, family, and personal growth. Margery Merton's Girlhood is a charming and insightful coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into the lives of young women in Victorian England.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.