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Title: The quilt of happiness; Creeping Jenny; and other New England stories
Original Publication: United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1901,copyright 1924.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Creeping Jenny -- The author's reading at Bixby Centre -- The quilt of happiness -- Matt Milliken's improvements.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Quilt of Happiness; Creeping Jenny; and Other New England Stories" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Creeping Jenny," introduces the main character, Jenny Lane, a resilient young woman living in a deteriorating farmhouse in Riverboro. The narrative explores themes of hardship and perseverance as Jenny navigates life after the loss of her parents, illustrating her struggles to maintain her home and livelihood despite her physical limitations and societal challenges. At the start of "Creeping Jenny," readers are introduced to Jenny Lane's life following the tragic deaths of her parents, showcasing her determination to keep their home together despite her struggles with a disability. When a young man named Rufus Holt arrives seeking work, a connection forms between him and Jenny, both of whom are dealing with their own hardships. The story unfolds with a blend of humor and poignancy as the characters navigate their circumstances. Rufus's arrival brings a sense of hope and potential change to Jenny's isolated world, setting the stage for a narrative of introspection, growth, and the budding of new relationships amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Illustrator: Grose, Helen Mason, 1880-1971
EBook No.: 69395
Published: Nov 20, 2022
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The quilt of happiness; Creeping Jenny; and other New England stories
Original Publication: United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1901,copyright 1924.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Creeping Jenny -- The author's reading at Bixby Centre -- The quilt of happiness -- Matt Milliken's improvements.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Quilt of Happiness; Creeping Jenny; and Other New England Stories" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Creeping Jenny," introduces the main character, Jenny Lane, a resilient young woman living in a deteriorating farmhouse in Riverboro. The narrative explores themes of hardship and perseverance as Jenny navigates life after the loss of her parents, illustrating her struggles to maintain her home and livelihood despite her physical limitations and societal challenges. At the start of "Creeping Jenny," readers are introduced to Jenny Lane's life following the tragic deaths of her parents, showcasing her determination to keep their home together despite her struggles with a disability. When a young man named Rufus Holt arrives seeking work, a connection forms between him and Jenny, both of whom are dealing with their own hardships. The story unfolds with a blend of humor and poignancy as the characters navigate their circumstances. Rufus's arrival brings a sense of hope and potential change to Jenny's isolated world, setting the stage for a narrative of introspection, growth, and the budding of new relationships amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Illustrator: Grose, Helen Mason, 1880-1971
EBook No.: 69395
Published: Nov 20, 2022
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.