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Title: Jerome, A Poor Man: A Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly

Summary: "Jerome, A Poor Man: A Novel" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily focuses on a twelve-year-old boy named Jerome, who navigates the hardships of poverty alongside his family, dealing with both the physical struggles and the emotional complexities that arise from their position in society. Through his experiences, the themes of resilience and dignity in the face of adversity are explored, painting a vivid picture of rural life during that era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jerome as he enjoys a fleeting moment of warmth in his favorite hiding place on a sunny spring day while battling the lingering chill of winter. Despite his meager clothing and nagging hunger, he relishes the beauty of nature around him. In this opening portion, we also see the complex social dynamics when the affluent Lucina Merritt, a neighbor, offers him gingerbread, which he rejects defensively due to pride. The narrative hints at deeper family issues as we learn about the strife within Jerome's household, marked by his mother's demanding voice and their constant financial struggles. This introduction sets the stage for the unfolding drama, where Jerome’s innocence clashes with the harsh realities of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930

EBook No.: 17886

Published: Mar 1, 2006

Downloads: 125

Language: English

Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Jerome, A Poor Man: A Novel

Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly

Summary: "Jerome, A Poor Man: A Novel" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily focuses on a twelve-year-old boy named Jerome, who navigates the hardships of poverty alongside his family, dealing with both the physical struggles and the emotional complexities that arise from their position in society. Through his experiences, the themes of resilience and dignity in the face of adversity are explored, painting a vivid picture of rural life during that era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jerome as he enjoys a fleeting moment of warmth in his favorite hiding place on a sunny spring day while battling the lingering chill of winter. Despite his meager clothing and nagging hunger, he relishes the beauty of nature around him. In this opening portion, we also see the complex social dynamics when the affluent Lucina Merritt, a neighbor, offers him gingerbread, which he rejects defensively due to pride. The narrative hints at deeper family issues as we learn about the strife within Jerome's household, marked by his mother's demanding voice and their constant financial struggles. This introduction sets the stage for the unfolding drama, where Jerome’s innocence clashes with the harsh realities of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930

EBook No.: 17886

Published: Mar 1, 2006

Downloads: 125

Language: English

Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.