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Title: The Widow in the Bye Street

Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Widow in the Bye Street" by John Masefield is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The poem explores the life of a poor widow and her struggles to raise her son, Jimmy, in a small Shropshire town, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and societal challenges. The story reflects on the emotional turmoil of the characters as they navigate the complexities of familial bonds and the darker aspects of love and desire. The opening of the poem introduces us to the widow, who toils tirelessly to provide for her son after the death of her husband. Despite her sacrifices, she lives in constant fear of losing Jimmy to the influences of women, particularly Anna, a captivating widow with a troubled past. As Jimmy grows, he becomes enamored with Anna, unaware of her manipulative nature. The text sets a foreboding tone, signaling that the intersections of love, ambition, and betrayal will lead to dire consequences for the intertwined lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Masefield, John, 1878-1967

EBook No.: 41468

Published: Nov 23, 2012

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Widow in the Bye Street

Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Widow in the Bye Street" by John Masefield is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The poem explores the life of a poor widow and her struggles to raise her son, Jimmy, in a small Shropshire town, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and societal challenges. The story reflects on the emotional turmoil of the characters as they navigate the complexities of familial bonds and the darker aspects of love and desire. The opening of the poem introduces us to the widow, who toils tirelessly to provide for her son after the death of her husband. Despite her sacrifices, she lives in constant fear of losing Jimmy to the influences of women, particularly Anna, a captivating widow with a troubled past. As Jimmy grows, he becomes enamored with Anna, unaware of her manipulative nature. The text sets a foreboding tone, signaling that the intersections of love, ambition, and betrayal will lead to dire consequences for the intertwined lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Masefield, John, 1878-1967

EBook No.: 41468

Published: Nov 23, 2012

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.