02244cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500320015926400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800430040852013320045153400450178365300540182885600430188299900170192517886UtSlPG20260610133422.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aFreeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins,d1852-193010aJerome, A Poor Man: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-01  aProduced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17886  c59272d59272