Nell's First Experience with the Primer Summary

The Primer tells the story of a character named Princess Nell. Along with her friends, she is a prisoner in a castle located on an island. The book displays images and sounds that animate the whole story, and the latter is narrated by a soft-spoken woman who speaks with an old Victorian English accent. The voice interacts with Nell and gently teaches her how to read by adapting the story to her needs.

Nell's First Experience with the Primer Analysis

This chapter gives an overview of the Illustrated Primer's premises: a collection of stories that will slowly adapt to the girl's environment and eventually merge in as part of her life. As the book becomes an integral part of her lifestyle, Nell's life becomes more and more like the story told by the...