Mercy Philbrick's Choice by Helen Hunt Jackson

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Author Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885
Title Mercy Philbrick's Choice
Note Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Mercy Philbrick's Choice" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of two women, Mercy Philbrick and her elderly mother, as they embark on a new chapter in life by relocating to a small New England town, confronting personal struggles and societal expectations. Through their journey, the novel explores themes of identity, resilience, and the search for beauty amidst adversity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Stephen White, a young man struggling with the drabness of his life and his unpopularity within his New England community. His narrative intertwines with that of Mercy Philbrick, who arrives in the town with her mother after leaving their old life behind. The striking opening scene sets a somber tone, highlighting Stephen's deep-seated aversion to ugliness and his yearning for beauty, both in his surroundings and in his relationships. As Mercy and her mother settle into their home, Stephen's interest in Mercy grows, revealing a complex dynamic that hints at potential connections, conflicts, and transformations as they navigate their paths in this new environment. The opening establishes a blend of introspective character development and rich atmospheric details, suggesting a thoughtful exploration of human connections shaped by circumstance and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject New England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Women poets, American -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10519
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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