Description
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A Century of Girls’ Stories, edited by Ethel Boileau, is a vintage anthology first published in 1935 by Hutchinson & Co. This collection brings together 100 short stories that span a century, featuring works by renowned authors such as Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Gaskell, George Eliot, Eleanor Farjeon, and R.L. Stevenson. The stories are curated to reflect the evolving experiences and imaginations of girls over time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical perspectives on girlhood.
📚 About the Editor
Ethel Boileau (née Young) was a British novelist and editor born in 1881. She published several novels in the early 20th century, with Clansmen (1936) being one of her most notable works. In addition to her fiction, Boileau edited anthologies like A Century of Girls’ Stories, contributing to the preservation and appreciation of classic literature
