She loves the limberlost but longs to attend high school in the city, despite her widowed mothers resistance. A girl of the limberlost reading in between the life. I was at a loss for an indiana book, there werent an abundance of titles that i recognized, but when i called on twitter, allison of the allure of books answered with. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp at that time, a site of heavy logging and natural oil extraction. Free download or read online a girl of the limberlost pdf epub limberlost series book. Some one muttered, pardon me, but incredulous faces greeted her. Read lots and lots of gsp when i was a kid girl of the limberlost remains my favorite. Jun 11, 2017 a girl of the limberlost i reread this with delight as i had first read it as a teenager.
A girl of the limberlost by marie kohler youthplays. A girl of the limberlost indiana university bloomington. A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august, 1909. She used her position and income as a wellknown author to support conservation of limberlost swamp and other wetlands in the state of indiana. A girl of the limberlost is the title of a 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. It came highly recommended by a friend the same one who was shocked id never heard of e. Deeply wounded by her embittered mothers lack of sympathy for her aspirations, elnora finds comfort in the nearby limberlost swamp, whose beauty and rich abundance provide her with the means to better her life. Jan 23, 2015 another wonderful story by gene stratton porter that was made into a film.
Gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost public books. Oct 22, 2018 a girl of the limberlost is considered a classic of indiana literature. Adapted from the classic 1909 novel, a girl of the limberlost transports us to indianas oncevast limberlost swamp. It is the timeless story of an impoverished young girl, elnora comstock, growing up on the edge of the limberlost swamp, and in order to pay for her education, she collects moths. A girl of the limberlost and other stories by gene. The novels heroine elnora comstock is a poor girl who lives with her widowed mother katharine comstock on the edge of the limberlost swamp. It is the sequel to her earlier novel freckles the story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. A girl of the limberlost was first published in 1910, it has a timeless quality about it, and is remarkably undated. Dec 29, 2016 full audio book a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter read by various duration. The next story, freckles, about an orphan who gets a job as a timber guard in limberlost, became a success. Published in 1909, the novel is written by noted indiana naturalist gene stratton porter the book tells the story of elnora comstock, a neglected country girl whose mother has been embittered by the loss of her husband quite early in their marriage. A girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished books.
The girl of the limberlost is a 1945 american drama film directed by melchor ferrer, which stars ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, and loren tindall. A girl of the limberlost produced by judith boss and d. Its an engrossing comingofage story with elements of redemption and. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was. The movie is set in indiana, around the limberlost swamp.
At first i wasnt quite sure how to take this book when i read it, as i wasnt familiar with the author or her beliefs. Her novel a girl of the limberlost was adapted four times as a film, most recently in 1990 in a madefortv version. But prescient ecological consciousness ensures that its pleasures arent all spun sugar and sunlight. Jan 16, 2020 far more than just a sequel to strattonporters 1904 freckles, a girl of the limberlost tells the story of a secondgeneration settler girl growing up near the limberlost swamp, a vast northeastern indiana wetland that was at that moment being busily drained for timber, farming, and oil drilling. Elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers.
A girl of the limberlost 1909 by gene stratton porter is the story of a poor indiana girl elnora comstock who lives with her emotionally abusive mother, a stern heartless widow, at the edge of the limberlost swamp. The girl of the limberlost, a 1945 american film directed by. Most of the action takes place either in or around the limberlost swamp, or in the nearby town of onabasha. Pdf a girl of the limberlost download full pdf book. This bildungsroman is structured as girlmeetsboy, girllosesboy, girlundertakesanadventuretowinboyback. Elnoras mother, nursing a deep grief from losing her husband early in their marriage, has neglected elnora and has always treated her coldly. Oct 01, 20 a girl of the limberlost contains a very few instances of mild language, and the themes may be better processed by teens and up, to draw the right conclusion. A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august 1909. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene stratton porter, was published in august 1909. Like nature, love is seen as a softening and ennobling influence. It was more than i bargained for, however, since it included romance and a heroine who worked her way through school by selling moths to collectors. I was not very familiar with the work of gene strattonporter before reading this classic novel.
Please watch keeper of the bees and freckles comes home which ive also. For some reason, many booklists recommend a girl of the limberlost for teenage girl readers and freckles for teenage boy readers. A girl of the limberlost and other stories by gene stratton. The first edition of the novel was published in 1909, and was written by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter. The description of relationships is a bit concealing but this was a different century. Her bestknown novel, a girl of the limberlost 1909, may initially seem to be a sentimental comingofage story. A girl of the limberlost 1909 by gene stratton porter is the story of a poor indiana girl elnora comstock who lives with her emotionally abusive mother, a stern. A girl of the limberlost wikisource, the free online library. She was just one name among many authors bibliophiles encounter along our trail of books. A girl of the limberlost, a 1934 american film directed by christy cabanne, based on the strattonporter novel. Porters home in indiana is a state historical shrine. The girl of the limberlost was introduced to me decades ago by my mother who had loved the book in her turn as a young girl.
A girl of the limberlost 1909 by gene strattonporter, a work of realist fiction with a naturalist bent, is considered one of the seminal works of indiana fiction. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free ebook. A girl of the limberlost contains a very few instances of mild language, and the themes may be better processed by teens and up, to draw the right conclusion. With annette otoole, daryl anderson, tobias anderson, joanna cassidy. A girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter, kindle edition. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, paperback. The book tells the story of elnora comstock, a neglected country girl whose mother has been embittered by the loss of her husband quite early in their marriage.
In a girl of the limberlost, even more explicitly than in freckles, nature is seen as a direct manifestation of gods power, and appreciation of nature as a form of worship. The film is based on the 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. Look at the girl from the limberlost in the clothes that woman gave her. While each story is capable of standing on its own, and girl is not exactly a sequel to freckles, the two stories are part of a set. Meet elnora, a 14yearold girl with a passion for butterflies and moths.
The main character, elnora comstock, lives with her widowed mother, katharine comstock, on the edge of the wetlands. I beg your pardon, she said unsteadily, i couldnt help hearing that. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 222 pages and is available in paperback format. Sep 29, 2015 of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. Another wonderful story by gene stratton porter that was made into a film. Gene strattonporter, quote from a girl of the limberlost if you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by the writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was published in 1909 as the sequel to her earlier novel freckles. A lovely story of a high school girls confidence, guts and sturdy dream to became educated. Full audio book a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter read by various duration. Gene strattonporter is the author of the novel a girl of the. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction.
A girl of the limberlost i reread this with delight as i had first read it as a teenager. First published in 1909, the story concerns elnora comstock who lives a reclusive life with her mother in the swamps of indiana called the limberlost. A girl of the limberlost, a 1924 american film directed by james leo meehan, based on the strattonporter novel. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. Elnora is a wonderfully depicted character so vivid and real that she is one of my very favorite female characters. A girl of the limberlost is sort of an early twentiethcentury cinderella story. My memories consisted of the butterflies eating carrion, the mother rejuvenating herself, and the mother redeeming her daughters love by capturing a moth to replace one she had destroyed. Pdf a girl of the limberlost download full pdf book download. A girl of the limberlost since im always on the lookout for an overlooked classic, i was eager to read this book. A girl of the limberlost is one of those true treasures of the book world, one i personally never would have uncovered if it werent for my notion to do booking it across the us. A girl of the limberlost is considered a classic of indiana literature. As a comingofage story, a girl of the limberlost can be a little too blunt in its didacticism.
Who is the author of the story a girl of the limberlost. A girl of the limberlost audiobook by gene stratton. Her best known work today, a girl of the limberlost, is the story of elnora comstock, a lovely, kindhearted girl with a burning desire to learn. A sequel to the novel freckles, it follows the main character elnora comstock, a poor young woman who lives with her mother katharine, a widow.
Published in 1909, the novel is written by noted indiana naturalist gene stratton porter. I enjoyed the book as a good story when i was a teen, but the nuances revolving around the. Comstock experiments with rejuvenation, and elnora teaches natural history 347 xix. The main characters of this young adult, historical story are elnora comstock. Her early photographs appeared in the magazines recreation and outing. Who is the author of the story a girl of the limberlost answers. A teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to her goals. Best movies like a girl of the limberlost bestsimilar. Mermaid 2000, the challengers 1991, the sweetest gift 1998, between friends 1983, where the red fern grows 1974.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. A girl of the limberlost can be divided into two sections the first is a cinderellaesque story about a strong, intelligent young girl who is pursing her music and education, despite her nasty old mothers loathing of her. Strattonporter made her debut with the song of the cardinal. The girl from the limberlost by gene strattonporter. But once that storyline is wrapped up, the second half of the book becomes a haunting, passionate love story. The main characters of this young adult, historical story are elnora. The novels heroine, elnora comstock, is an impoverished young woman who. Here is a classic story which i was drawn to because i collect violin books.
Project gutenbergs a girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. One day she discovers that a hobby she has cultivated all her life, collecting moth and other insect specimens from the swamps near her home, can actually finance the education she longs for. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was published in august 1909. It is the story of a young girl, elnora comstock, who is emotionally abused by her mother, who blames. In 1901 she published her first piece of fiction in metropolitan magazine.
The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. A girl of the limberlost audiobook by gene strattonporter. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp, during the early 20th century. A girl of the limberlost clasic edition by gene stratton. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose, among the only ones who live beyond the grave in this world, the people who write books that help, make exquisite music, carve statues, paint pictures. One day she discovers that a hobby she has cultivated all her life, collecting moth and other insect specimens from. The tale unfolds in and around the limberlost swamp of northeastern indiana and in the nearby town of onabasha. During world war i strattonporter moved to california. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging. Adapted from gene strattonporters novel, the story of an indiana farmgirl growing up with her widowed mother. Nesbit and it was mentioned in the introduction of my new favorite, daddy longlegs.