Pollyanna

Author: Eleanor H. Porter
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Live an optimistic and elegant life like Pollyanna. A fairy tale that has captivated America for a whole century; as early as the early 20th century, it crossed the ocean to China and became a classic in the most prestigious girls' school in Shanghai. The optimistic spirit in the book has benefited Chinese girls, including the three Soong sisters, for a lifetime. In The Shanghainese Dandy, Daisy remains an optimist and elegant in turbulent times, supported by Pollyanna. That ever-upward striving, that lifelong pursuit of happiness – "Pollyanna" – has long become a synonym for optimism in the English dictionary. It originated from a fairy tale that captivated America for a century – Pollyanna. Author Eleanor H. Porter has contributed to people of all ages and genders worldwide an image of an optimistic and uplifting girl. She has the ability to transform any misfortune into something pleasant through her own interpretation. Her happiness is not only for herself but also for sharing with others. In the novel, Pollyanna changes the people of a small town. In reality, Pollyanna has, to some extent, changed the people of America and even those in other countries. Pollyanna has become a classic, and her personality and ideas are both those of all Americans and of the world.