02109cam a22003013u 4500 36414 UtSlPG 20260610133830.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Harland, Marion, 1830-1922 Jessamine: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-13 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Dianne Nolan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Jessamine: A Novel" by Marion Harland is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a young girl named Jessie, who is captivated by a church ceremony and the orator, Mr. Fordham, revealing her idealistic nature and romantic yearnings. As the narrative unfolds, we encounter her interactions with various characters, including Mr. Wyllys, who enters her life amidst a celebration, setting the stage for themes of love, aspiration, and the intricacies of social dynamics. The opening of "Jessamine" presents Jessie, who is portrayed as vibrant yet physically fragile, lying in her oriel-window, lost in admiration for the powerful speaker at the church. Her affection for Mr. Fordham quickly becomes apparent, as does her sense of pride in her heritage and community's history. Meanwhile, her interaction with Mr. Wyllys reveals her desire for connection and acceptance amidst her burgeoning emotions and the consequences of her physical limitations from an injury. This portion of the novel effectively establishes the characters' relationships and hints at the potential for romantic developments as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36414 77254 77254