In fact, this is a case of life imitating artit was named after the titular character from author Eleanor Porter’s children’s book Pollyanna, a cheerful and optimistic girl who always looks on the bright side. The best known film adaptation, of which there were many, was produced by Walt Disney in 1960 and starred child actress Hayley Mills, who won an Oscar for her role. Pollyanna was first published in the World War I era hardly the time, it would seem, for a book whose newly orphaned main character was as sunny and optimistic as they come. You might be wondering where the term Pollyanna Principle came from. The book was such a success upon publication that Porter soon produced a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up in 1915. The title character of this bestselling children's classic, Pollyanna, was a young orphan so sunny in spirit her name has become a popular term for someone with the same very optimistic outlook. Porter 4.00 84,437 ratings2,840 reviews Pollyannas eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. James Hartner’s Garden Party 1915.” In very good condition with toning to the spine. Porter, American novelist and creator of the Pollyanna series of books that generated a popular phenomenon. Porter June 1915.” Additionally with the recipient’s ownership signature in pencil who has made a note of provenance, “Eleanor J.
Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With all glad wishes from Pollyanna – Eleanor H. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, engraved frontispiece with tissue guard. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 3,484 ratings Book 1 of 2: Pollyanna See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles 0.00 to buy Audiobook 0. Porter’s classic of children’s literature. Porter Pollyanna > Editions expand details by Eleanor H.
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