Ashford, Daisy

The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan: Annotated

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ISBN 13:
9781611040531
author:
Ashford, Daisy
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cedar Lake Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
66
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£9.81

Description

The Young Visiters Or, Mr. Salteena's Plan is a charming novella that has captivated readers for over a century. Written by nine-year-old Daisy Ashford, this tale of innocence and ambition may seem simple at first glance, but it reveals the absurdities and pretenses that drive us all.

Through the eyes of Mr. Salteena, who tries to better his station in society with the help of his young friend Ethel Monticue, we see a wry yet compassionate glimpse into human nature. Ashford's writing captures universal truths through the lens of youth and innocence, making this story relatable to a broad range of readers.

With its focus on stripping away insincerity to reveal hope and foibles, The Young Visiters is a tale that reveals the complexities of human connection. Sparkling with innocent wisdom, this novella invites us to pause and smile at our own ambition, pretense, and desire for connection.

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