Java Head

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"Java Head" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily through the eyes of a young girl named Laurel Ammidon as she navigates the complexities of growing up against the backdrop of a maritime family in Salem, Massachusetts. The narrative expertly explores themes of childhood innocence, familial relationships, and the tension between tradition and modernity. At the start of the novel, Laurel, who has just celebrated her eleventh birthday, reflects on her childhood beliefs regarding chairs, which she has anthropomorphized as friends and confidants.