
The Getting of Wisdom
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Henry Handel Richardson's novel "The Getting of Wisdom" intricately explores the tumultuous journey of adolescence through the eyes of its protagonist, Laura Tweedle Ramos. Set in the late 19th century, the narrative unfolds within the confines of a strict Australian boarding school, marked by an unflinching real realism that captures the fervor and fragility of youth. Richardson's prose is charac...
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Henry Handel Richardson's novel "The Getting of Wisdom" intricately explores the tumultuous journey of adolescence through the eyes of its protagonist, Laura Tweedle Ramos. Set in the late 19th century, the narrative unfolds within the confines of a strict Australian boarding school, marked by an unflinching real realism that captures the fervor and fragility of youth. Richardson's prose is charac...
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