Ramona is a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson and published in 1884. The book tells the story of a young girl named Ramona who is half Native American and half Mexican. Set in Southern California during the mid-19th century, the novel explores themes of identity, race, and social injustice.Ramona is raised by her Native American mother until she is sent to live with her wealthy Mexican father and his family. However, she faces discrimination and mistreatment from her father's family and the white settlers in the area. ...
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Ramona is a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson and published in 1884. The book tells the story of a young girl named Ramona who is half Native American and half Mexican. Set in Southern California during the mid-19th century, the novel explores themes of identity, race, and social injustice.Ramona is raised by her Native American mother until she is sent to live with her wealthy Mexican father and his family. However, she faces discrimination and mistreatment from her father's family and the white settlers in the area. Along the way, she falls in love with a Native American man named Alessandro, but their relationship is met with disapproval and tragedy.The novel is a powerful commentary on the treatment of Native Americans and Mexicans in the United States during the 19th century. It is also a coming-of-age story that follows Ramona's journey as she navigates her identity and finds love in a society that seeks to suppress her.Ramona has become a classic work of American literature and is often studied in schools and universities. It has also been adapted into several films and stage productions.Hearing these words, Ramona came to the window, and leaning out, whispered, ""Are you talking about Alessandro's staying? Let me come and talk to him. He must not go."" And running swiftly through the hall, across the veranda, and down the steps, she stood by Alessandro's side in a moment. Looking up in his face pleadingly, she said: ""We can't let you go, Alessandro. The Senor will pay wages to some other to go in your place with the shearers.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.
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I think I was drawn to read the book after seeing a movie made in the1930's based on the book. I believe I was in 9th grade. It is still one of my favorite books and will always have a place in my bookshelves. Being a native Californian and having spent time in the back county and a big fan of the missions founded by Father Serra this makes it more real.
