Daddy-Long-Legs is an epistolary novel by Jean Webster. It follows orphan Judy Abbott, who receives a college education from an anonymous benefactor she nicknames Daddy-Long-Legs, and her letters chart her studies, friendships, and growing independence. It is worth listening to for its lively voice and gentle humor.
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The Letters:
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Afterward
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Publisher’s Advertising
Alternative Cover
Judy in gingham, carrying a tea tray
JUDY.
DADDY-LONG-LEGS BY JEAN WEBSTER AUTHOR OF WHEN PATTY WENT TO COLLEGE, ETC. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE AUTHOR AND SCENES FROM THE PLAY long-legged man with short-legged dog NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS Copyright, 1912, by Tƒŧ CŧƿǵǼǡΏ CLj. Copyright, 1912, by Tƒŧ CǼǡǵƗǪ PǼœƯƗǪƒƗƿƄ CLjƽǙĵƿΏ
Published October, 1912 ТО YOU DADDY-LONG-LEGS DADDY-LONG-LEGS
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