A Living Story or the Would-Be Authoress: A Tale for Boys and Girls (1888)

""A Living Story Or The Would-Be Authoress: A Tale For Boys And Girls"" is a children's book written by A. W. Wright and first published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Edith, who dreams of becoming a successful author. Edith's father is a wealthy businessman who disapproves of her literary aspirations, and instead wants her to focus on more practical pursuits. Undeterred, Edith sets out to write a novel and enlists the help of a group of children who become her characters. As she writes, Edith discovers that her characters are coming to life and she must navigate the challenges of being a writer and a caretaker to her living creations. Along the way, Edith learns valuable lessons about determination, creativity, and the power of imagination. The book is a charming and whimsical tale that encourages children to pursue their passions and embrace their unique talents.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.