Jinny the Carrier by Israel Zangwill

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Author Zangwill, Israel, 1864-1926
LoC No. 19011156
Title Jinny the Carrier
Note Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Jinny the Carrier" by Israel Zangwill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jinny, a young woman who takes on the unconventional role of a carrier in a rural Essex village, navigating the challenges of gender expectations and personal responsibility. As she fulfills her duties, the novel explores themes of community, tradition, and the everyday lives of those in rural England. The beginning of "Jinny the Carrier" establishes the setting and introduces key characters through an epistolary dedication, a preamble that captures the beauty of the Essex landscape, and an opening chapter detailing the life of the carrier, Jinny. The narrative showcases her routine as she travels with her horse, Methusalem, through scenic villages, delivering parcels while reflecting on her life and relationships. Early interactions with characters like Caleb, Martha, and the postman, Bundock, set a tone of humor and warmth, highlighting the dynamics of rural life and foreshadowing the unfolding stories of love, duty, and social change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 57836
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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