The Getting of Wisdom - Penguin Classics

Henry Handel Richardson

Paperback (25 Feb 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Described by H.G. Wells as the best school story he knew, The Getting of Wisdom is a compelling and frank account of a young girl's coming of age. It tells the story of Laura Rambotham and her struggle to be accepted by her peers at a new school.

About the Publisher

Penguin Classics

In January 1946, the Penguin Classics list was launched with E. V. Rieu's translation of The Odyssey. The series now consists of over 800 titles including the best in English, American, European, classical and non-western literature and an extensive range of philosophy, religion, art, history and politics titles.

Book information

ISBN:	9780140436198
Publisher:	Penguin Group (UK)
Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Pub date:	25 Feb 1999
DEWEY:	823
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	233
Weight:	250g
Height:	198mm
Width:	128mm
Spine width:	18mm