02442cam a22003493u 4500 66367 UtSlPG 20260610134530.0 m cr n 260607r20211890utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Curtois, M. A. (Margaret Anne), 1855-1932 Jenny: A Village Idyl Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-09-23 Paul Haxo from images graciously made available by Historical Texts and the British Library. "Jenny: A Village Idyl" by M. A. Curtois is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds mainly around the life of Jenny Salter, a delicate and patient woman grappling with the trials of motherhood and societal expectations in a rural village setting. Through her character, the novel explores themes of love, sorrow, and the complexities of family dynamics amid the struggles of village life. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Jenny as she takes a train back to her village after a day filled with hints of discontent and worry over her sick child. The scene is set with vivid descriptions of the countryside, juxtaposing the beauty of nature with the weight of Jenny's burdens. As the story progresses, it is revealed that Jenny's life is filled with challenges, notably her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Rob Salter, and her role as a mother to her children, including her son Nat. The opening chapters depict not only her internal struggles but also the external pressures from the villagers surrounding her, painting a poignant picture of her daily existence. Jenny’s character serves as a central figure through whom the complexities of life, love, and societal judgment are explored in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Eden, Remington & Co., 1890 England -- Fiction Villages -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction Mothers -- Fiction https://historicaltexts.jisc.ac.uk/bl-000841726 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66367 107189 107189