Jean Webster

Jean Webster was an American author born on February 19, 1876, in Fredonia, New York. Best known for her novel "Daddy-Long-Legs," she captured the hearts of readers with her charming and witty storytelling. Webster had a unique ability to weave humor and depth into her narratives, often drawing from her own experiences as a young woman navigating the complexities of life and education. Raised in a progressive household, she was deeply influenced by her parents' commitment to social reform, which inspired her to explore themes of independence and personal growth in her writing.

After graduating from Vassar College in 1899, Webster published several novels and plays that showcased her talent for creating relatable characters and engaging plots. Her work often featured strong, independent female protagonists, which resonated with many readers of her time and continues to do so today. As you delve into her stories, you'll find a refreshing perspective on life and relationships that feels both timeless and relevant. So, take a moment to explore Jean Webster’s delightful works in the app—you might just find a new favorite author waiting for you!

Daddy-Long-Legs

Read by LibriVox Volunteers


Jean Webster



Daddy-Long-Legs is a 1912 novel by an American writer Jean Webster, written in the form of letters. It follows the protagonist, a young girl…

Dear Enemy

Read by LibriVox Volunteers


Jean Webster



Dear Enemy is the sequel to Jean Webster's novel Daddy-Long-Legs. The story as presented in a series of letters written by Sallie McBride, J…

Daddy-Long-Legs Version 2

Read by Jo Karabasz


Jean Webster



Jerusha Abbott was brought up at the John Grier Home, an old-fashioned orphanage. The children were wholly dependent on charity and had to w…

The Wheat Princess

Read by Celine Major


Jean Webster



Marcia Copley, an American Heiress, comes to Rome. Typically for the period, she may want to attract an aristocrat. He brings the title, she…

Jerry

Read by LibriVox Volunteers


Jean Webster



Jerry is the humorous story of a young man's attempt to win his lady. Jerry is waiting for his friends at a hotel in Italy, and is bored and…

When Patty Went to College

Read by Daryl Wor


Jean Webster



When Patty Went to College is Jean Webster's first novel, published in 1903. It is a humorous look at life in an all-girls college at the tu…

Just Patty

Read by LibriVox Volunteers


Jean Webster



Patty, Conny, and Priscilla are the best of friends, and roommates at boarding school. While the teachers might say they are mischievous, ev…

The Four-Pools Mystery

Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014)


Jean Webster



In The Four Pools Mystery the tyrannical plantation owner is deemed responsible for his own murder because of his mistreatment of the former…

Vadertje Langbeen

Read by Anna Simon


Jean Webster



Jerusha Abbott heeft een sobere jeugd gehad in een 'vondelingengesticht'. Als ze 18 jaar is, mag ze op kosten van één van de r…