Eleanor H. Porter's Pollyanna

Eleanor H. Porter's Pollyanna

Author: Roxanne Harde

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2014-11-06

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1626743339

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Appearing first as a weekly serial in The Christian Herald, Eleanor H. Porter's Pollyanna was first published in book form in 1913. This popular story of an impoverished orphan girl who travels from America's western frontier to live with her wealthy maternal Aunt Polly in the fictional east coast town of Beldingsville went through forty-seven printings in seven years and remains in print today in its original version, as well as in various translations and adaptations. The story's enduring appeal lies in Pollyanna's sunny personality and in her glad game, her playful attempt to accentuate the positive in every situation. In celebration of its centenary, this collection of thirteen original essays examines a wide variety of the novel's themes and concerns, as well as adaptations in film, manga, and translation. In this edited collection on Pollyanna, internationally respected and emerging scholars of children's literature consider Porter's work from modern critical perspectives. Contributors focus primarily on the novel itself but also examine Porter's sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up, and the various film versions and translations of the novel. With backgrounds in children's literature, cultural and film studies, philosophy, and religious studies, these scholars extend critical thinking about Porter's work beyond the thematic readings that have dominated previous scholarship. In doing so, the authors approach the novel from theoretical perspectives that examine what happens when Pollyanna engages with the world around her—her community and the natural environment—exposing the implicit philosophical, religious, and nationalist ideologies of the era in which Pollyanna was written. The final section is devoted to studies of adaptations of Porter's protagonist.


Pollyanna Grows Up

Pollyanna Grows Up

Author: Eleanor Hodgman Porter

Publisher: Page Company

Published: 1915

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13:

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As Pollyanna grows up she continues her philosophy of gladness, bringing happiness to all those around her.


Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Author: Eleanor H. Porter

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781577658221

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When orphaned eleven-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to her aunt and other unhappy members of the community.


Pollyanna (Annotated)

Pollyanna (Annotated)

Author: Eleanor H Porter

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-08-31

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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The young orphan Pollyanna is sent to live with her stern Aunt in a dour New England town. Refusing to be cast down by her circumstances, Pollyanna begins teaching the town "the glad game", which her father taught her. To play, one must find something to be glad about in every situation. Gradually, the irrepressible girl brings happiness and light to the lives of everyone around her. Pollyanna is a children's literature classic.


The Wouldbegoods

The Wouldbegoods

Author: Edith Nesbit

Publisher:

Published: 1901

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13:

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After being sent to the country "to learn to be good", the Bastable children and their two friends form the Society of the Wouldbegoods, but continue to become involved in adventures.


Pollyanna of the Orange Blossoms

Pollyanna of the Orange Blossoms

Author: Harriet Lummis Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1924

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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Pollyanna becomes the bride of Jimmy, the lonely orphan she befriended when she first went to live with Aunt Polly.


Miss Billy

Miss Billy

Author: Eleanor H. Porter

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-04

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Miss Billy" by Eleanor H. Porter. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.


Just David

Just David

Author: Eleanor Hodgman Porter

Publisher: NuVision Publications, LLC

Published: 1916

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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Outcasts of River Falls

Outcasts of River Falls

Author: Jacqueline Guest

Publisher: Coteau Books

Published: 2012-04-04

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1550504851

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Kathryn grew up in a well-to-do home in Toronto. But after her father's death she has to move to Alberta - to live with an aunt she's never met. She soon discovers that Aunt Belle lives in a shack in the small community of River Falls. Her father never told her about the hard struggles of her Metis relations. She begins to learn about them from Aunt Belle. A mysterious Highwayman appears. The local officials want to get rid of him, but he seems to be looking after the people of River Falls - like Robin Hood. When someone tries to frame the Highwayman for a crime, Aunt Belle gets involved.


Innocent

Innocent

Author: Eric Walters

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Published: 2015-09-29

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1459806662

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In this YA novel, Betty starts to investigate her mother’s murder and uncovers a sinister connection to the wealthy family she works for.