Leerie (1920)

Leerie is a novel written by Ruth Sawyer and published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young girl named Leerie, who lives in a small town in New England. Leerie is a bright and curious child who loves to explore the world around her, but she often feels out of place in her community because of her unconventional ideas and interests.As Leerie grows up, she begins to struggle with the expectations placed upon her by her family and society. She longs to break free from the constraints of her small town and pursue her dreams of becoming an artist, but she finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her love for her family.Throughout the novel, Leerie navigates the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, including friendship, love, and loss. She learns to embrace her unique perspective on the world and finds the courage to pursue her passions, even in the face of adversity.Sawyer's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the beauty and complexity of small-town life in early 20th century America. Leerie is a timeless coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, creativity, and the power of individuality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.