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1. www.wisegeek.com › what-is-a-pollyannaWhat is a Pollyanna? (with pictures) - WiseGEEK

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   May 16, 2024 · A Pollyanna is someone who is blindly optimistic about every situation, sometimes to the point of foolishness. The term is typically used in a negative way, to describe someone who cannot think about the more serious ramifications of various situations.

2. www.wdnonline.com › opinion › dixie-pollyanna-andDixie: Pollyanna and Thanksgiving | Weatherford Daily News

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   1 day ago · Dixie: Pollyanna and Thanksgiving. Do the happy people in your life make you happy?Or do the happy people in your life irritate you?Pollyanna is a best-selling novel written in 1913 by Eleanor H. Porter.Pollyanna Whittier was a young orphan who went to live in the fictional town of Beldingsville, Vermont, with her stern, wealthy spinster Aunt ...

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Eleanor-Hodgman-PorterEleanor Hodgman Porter | American Author of Pollyanna ...

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   May 17, 2024 · “Pollyanna” Eleanor Hodgman Porter (born Dec. 19, 1868, Littleton, N.H., U.S.—died May 21, 1920, Cambridge, Mass.) was an American novelist, creator of the Pollyanna series of books that generated a popular phenomenon. Hodgman studied singing at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.

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5. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Pollyanna Song by Hayley Mills

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   May 18, 2024 · The Pollyanna Song, performed by Hayley Mills, holds a special place in the hearts of many Disney fans. Released in 1961 as part of the album “Let’s Get Together with Hayley Mills,” this delightful tune captures the essence of joy and optimism.

6. medium.com › @bn_counseling › burned-out-pollyannaBurned-Out Pollyanna at Work - Medium

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   May 11, 2024 · The term “Pollyanna” embodies a character known for her excessively optimistic and cheerful outlook on life. However, beyond the realm of fiction, individuals exhibiting Pollyanna-like ...

7. babynames.com › name › POLLYANNAPollyanna: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com

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   May 30, 2024 · The name Pollyanna is primarily a female name of English origin that means Combination Of Polly And Anna. Click through to find out more information about the name Pollyanna on BabyNames.com.

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   What does it mean to call someone a Pollyanna?

   • A Pollyanna is someone who is blindly optimistic about every situation, sometimes to the point of foolishness. The term is typically used in a negative way, to describe someone who cannot think about the more serious ramifications of various situations.

   What is a Pollyanna? (with pictures) - Info Bloom

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   What is a "pollyanna" view of life?

   • What Is A "Pollyanna" View Of Life? Even until quite recently, this term was often used to describe someone who was, perhaps foolishly, very optimistic. It comes from American author Eleanor H Porter's 1913 novel of the same name, which was a bestseller for many years. Pollyanna is an orphan, sent to live with her stern and humourless Aunt Polly.

   What is a Pollyanna? (with pictures)

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   What is a summary of the story Pollyanna?

   • Pollyanna is the story of a young, optimistic girl who is tragically orphaned, sent to live with her grumpy Aunt, and ends up changing a town’s point of view through her sunny disposition. It's supposed to be inspiring. In fact, it’s probably the idea bud for books like The Power of Positive Thinking.

   Pollyanna (Pollyanna, #1) by Eleanor H. Porter

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   Where does the word Pollyanna come from?

   • The term "Pollyanna" comes from a series of children's stories written in the early 20th century by the American author Eleanor Hodgman Porter (and made into a movie starring Hayley Mills by Walt Disney in 1960, itself a remake of a 1920 version starring Mary Pickford.

   Urban Dictionary: Pollyannaish

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9. cinemasips.com › 2024/06/03 › pollyannaPollyanna – Cinema Sips

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   5 days ago · Image credit: Pollyanna, 1960. Sometimes, it can be challenging to play the “glad game”. I’ve been thinking about this recently as I approach the one-year anniversary of my novel Follow the Sun being published. I look back on those photos of my launch party and my smiling face as I finally saw my book on a shelf, and I want to go back in ...