Eleanor H. Porter's seminal works, "Pollyanna" and its sequel "Pollyanna Grows Up," encapsulate the spirit of optimism through the trials and tribulations of its young protagonist, Pollyanna Whittier. Set in the early 20th century, these novels employ a narrative style imbued with sentimentalism and a keen observation of societal norms. Porter intertwines themes of resilience and the transformativ...