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Chargement... A Head Girl's Difficulties (1923)par Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
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Appartient à la sérieLa Rochelle (2)
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)823.912Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1901-1945ÉvaluationMoyenne:
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Not just the style and language but some of the concepts seem remarkably dated ninety years later; in particular the great contempt shown for any hint of 'sentimentality'. An essay at the start of the book by a modern writer examines this, along with an apparently callous attitude to child mortality.
While I've read others in the 'La Rochelle' series, at least thirty years ago, I don't recall ever having read this book, which was long out of print until 'Girls Gone By' re-published it in 2008 with the original text and some of the original illustrations. As well as the introductory essay, there is a short and moving related story at the end.
It probably wouldn't appeal to most of today's teenagers, but it's a nice piece of nostalgia for anyone who has enjoyed the lengthy 'Chalet School' series by the same author. ( )