Marjorie Dean, College Freshman

"Marjorie Dean, College Freshman" by Josephine Chase is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Marjorie Dean, a lively and spirited young girl who is preparing to embark on her college journey, having spent her summer longing for her friends and the return to school life. The narrative is likely to follow Marjorie and her circle of friends as they navigate the challenges and adventures of college life. The opening of the novel introduces Marjorie in a wistful state as she waits for her friend Jerry to return from vacation. Set during a rainy day, Marjorie’s anticipation of college and the emotional weight of saying goodbye to her family are palpable. The chapter brings to light her close relationship with her mother, her excitement for reuniting with friends, and a sense of her personal growth as she prepares for the transition to college. This beginning establishes the themes of friendship, change, and the bittersweet aspect of leaving behind childhood, setting the stage for Marjorie’s upcoming adventures at Hamilton College. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Jessie Graham Flower is a pseudonym for American author Josephine Chase. Born about 1878 in Pennsylvania to Edward H. Chase and Mary Arrner Chase. Chase was the author of the popular Grace Harlowe series of 27 books for girls, written between 1910 and 1924. The books fall into four separate series, including a high school series, college series, Overseas series, and Overland Riders series. Chase died February 8, 1931, in Philadelphia. She never married and was survived by her sister, Edna Chase.