Gypsy Breynton

audiobook

Gypsy Breynton

by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

Gypsy Breynton bursts onto the scene as the embodiment of youthful exuberance—a whirlwind of laughter, mud‑splattered dresses, and daring escapades. From scaling trees to paddling rafts, she lives for the thrill of adventure, yet her heart is steady, generous, and ever‑ready to help a friend in need. The narrative captures her spirited mischief with warmth, painting a portrait of a girl who refuses to be anything but true to herself.

Set against the bustling backdrop of a late‑nineteenth‑century boarding school, Gypsy’s world brims with bustling classrooms, chaotic dormitories, and the charmingly chaotic belongings of her classmates. Her friendship with the proud, artistic Tom provides a gentle counterpoint, highlighting her confidence and the camaraderie that defines her early years. Listeners will be drawn into Gypsy’s lively world, where every day promises a new tumble, a fresh laugh, and the quiet promise of a sensible, strong woman on the horizon.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (214K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-06-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

1844–1911

A pioneering American novelist and reform-minded writer, she is best remembered for The Gates Ajar, a hugely popular Civil War-era novel that imagined heaven in deeply personal, comforting terms. Her work also pushed into social criticism, women’s lives, and spiritual questions that resonated with a wide nineteenth-century readership.

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