Laughing Last
1924
Published in 1924, 'Laughing Last' by Jane Abbott follows 15-year-old Sidney Romley, the daughter of a famous poet, as she navigates her feelings of alienation and desire for adventure. The novel explores themes of rebellion against familial expectations and the quest for identity as Sidney grapples with her family's dynamics and her longing for freedom. Her journey takes her to Provincetown, where she encounters modern pirates and becomes involved in her sister's romance, all while participating in the League of American Poets. This bildungsroman highlights the struggles of orphans and sisters in a juvenile fiction setting.
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