02352cam a22003373u 4500 33012 UtSlPG 20260610133743.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 Carnival Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_(Mackenzie_novel) Release date is 2010-06-28 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available by The Internet Archive.) "Carnival" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Jenny Raeburn, born under the quiet veil of a London autumn, and her experiences growing up in a working-class environment. The narrative delves into the tensions and dynamics of her familial relationships, particularly between her mother Florence and her often absent father, Charlie, as well as the influence of her stern aunts. The opening of "Carnival" establishes a vivid picture of Jenny's birth during a tranquil October evening, revealing her mother's conflicting emotions toward motherhood, domestic life, and the expectations placed upon her. Florence navigates her thoughts about her marriage to Charlie, reflecting on her lost dreams and the burdens of motherhood, while the arrival of her daughter Jenny introduces hope yet heightens her anxiety about the future. Through poetic descriptions, Mackenzie captures the atmosphere of their modest home and the weight of family tradition, setting the stage for Jenny's journey of self-discovery and the societal pressures she will face as she grows up. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bildungsromans Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33012 73858 73858