Wrote in English · 1872–1924
Maria Thompson Daviess
One book in the original English, with a translation beside it.
Maria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and novelist born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in 1872. She studied painting in Paris before settling in Nashville, where she began writing fiction. Her works, published between 1909 and 1920, often featured a cheerful, optimistic outlook similar to that of Pollyanna. She was also a dedicated suffragist, helping to organize equal suffrage leagues in Kentucky and serving as vice-president of the Nashville chapter. Her first novel, Miss Selina Lue and the Soap-box Babies, appeared in 1909, followed by the bestseller The Melting of Molly in 1912. Daviess produced sixteen novels during this period, blending her artistic sensibility with engaging storytelling that resonated with early twentieth-century readers. She moved to New York City in 1921 and died there in 1924.
Reading Maria Thompson Daviess in translation
On Paralelo, you will read Blue-grass and Broadway in English alongside a Spanish translation, aligned phrase by phrase. Daviess writes in a clear, accessible register typical of early twentieth-century popular fiction, with straightforward sentences and a focus on character-driven narratives. Her optimistic tone and descriptive style make the English text easy to follow, serving as a strong anchor for learning Spanish. Since this is the only title in our catalogue, it is the ideal starting point. The book requires approximately 283 minutes to read, offering a manageable length for beginners to build confidence while exploring her distinctive voice.
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- Born
- 1872Harrodsburg
- Died
- 1924New York City
- Wrote in
- English
- On Paralelo
- 1 title
- Shortest read
- 283 minBlue-grass and Broadway
Where to start with Maria Thompson Daviess
- 01
Blue-grass and Broadway
"Blue-grass and Broadway" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Patricia Adair, an aspiring playwright from Adairville, Kentucky, who sees…
Read a passage free →EN · PASSAGE"Oh, is it? Then rent the nearest layout to its date that Grossmidt has for all of 'em in a lump, and make him give you a bargain.
ES«¿Ah, sí? Entonces alquila el diseño más cercano a su fecha que Grossmidt tenga para todos ellos por un lote, y hazle darte un buen precio.
Reading Maria Thompson Daviess in English
Which Maria Thompson Daviess book should I read first?
Blue-grass and Broadway, the one Maria Thompson Daviess title on Paralelo: about 283 minutes of reading.
Can I read Maria Thompson Daviess in English with a translation beside it for free?
Yes. A passage from every title is free to read without an account, and a free account opens the whole book, with a translation aligned to the original phrase by phrase.
Are the books by Maria Thompson Daviess in the public domain?
Yes. Maria Thompson Daviess died in 1924, and the texts on Paralelo come from Project Gutenberg’s public-domain editions.