Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs Jean Webster

First published in 1912, Daddy-Long-Legs is an epistolary novel that follows orphan Jerusha Judy Abbott through her college years through a series of letters written to her anonymous benefactor, whom she nicknames Daddy-Long-Legs. As Judy learns to navigate the complex world of studies, social life, and romance, her letters convey her growth and address the increasingly complex questions that preoccupy her. A classic coming-of-age story featuring a clever, engaging, and altogether realistic heroine, Daddy-Long-Legs has been a beloved tale since its publication and continues to delight its audiences.