An Old-Fashioned Girl
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An Old-Fashioned Girl

by Louisa May Alcott

"An Old-Fashioned Girl" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel first published in 1869. The story follows Polly Milton, a simple country girl who visits her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw's sophisticated Boston family. Overwhelmed by their fashionable lifestyle and troubled by their lack of affection, Polly's warmth and old-fashioned values gradually transform the Shaw household. Years later, Polly returns as a music teacher, navigating friendship, romance, and the family's financial troubles while staying true to her principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Originally issued 2001-08-01. Transcribed by Produced by David Reed, and David Widger. This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2787).
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An Old-Fashioned Girl

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