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De Koolput

Deze serie volgt een gezin in het zuiden van Amerika terwijl ze de ontberingen van armoede doorstaan met veerkracht en warmte. Het verhaal benadrukt de vindingrijkheid en optimistische kijk van hoofdpersoon, Mrs. Wiggs, terwijl ze de vele uitdagingen van het leven aangaat. Door verhalen over gemeenschapsbijeenkomsten en vieringen, verkennen de verhalen blijvende thema's als hoop, doorzettingsvermogen en de kracht van menselijke verbinding. Het biedt een hartverwarmend inkijkje in het dagelijks leven en de blijvende kracht van de menselijke geest.

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Lovey Mary

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    Set in an old Louisville slum, the narrative follows the Wiggs family as they confront eviction and take in two orphans. Alice Hegan Rice crafts a tale rich in humor and hope, showcasing the resilience of a community facing adversity. Originally published in 1901, this beloved novel has inspired numerous adaptations, including films and stage productions. Its enduring charm and uplifting themes make it a significant work by a Kentucky author, now reintroduced for contemporary readers.

    Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
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    Alice Hegan Rice (1870-1942) was an American novelist. Born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The book was a best seller in 1902 and was set in Louisville, Kentucky where she lived. Hegan was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. Rice was the niece of author Frances Little. Several of her earlier works were translated into German, French, Danish, and Swedish, and three (Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1901), Mr. Opp (1909), and A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill (1912)) were dramatized. Both before and after she became a novelist she was favorably known for short stories contributed to the magazines. Among her other works are: Lovey Mary (1903), Sandy (1905), Captain June (1907), The Honorable Percival (1914), Calvary Alley (1917), Miss Mink's Soldier and Other Stories (1918) and Quin (1921).

    Lovey Mary