| Creator |
Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa), 1860-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Ward, E. F. (Edmund Franklin), 1892-1990 |
| Title |
Mam'selle Jo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Mam'selle Jo" by Harriet T. Comstock is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around Jo Morey, a woman who has spent years toiling to free herself from her constraints and the burdens of her family's past. Despite her lack of physical beauty, Jo possesses a resilient spirit and a strong desire to find purpose and love in her life, particularly after a profound personal loss. The opening of the book introduces Jo as she celebrates her newfound freedom after years of hard work, having just paid off her debts and feeling a mix of achievement and sadness. Set in the village of Point of Pines, Jo reflects on her past struggles and yearns for a future filled with love and community. As she contemplates her situation, a chance encounter leads her to bring an unnamed girl, later revealed to be Donelle, into her home—setting in motion a journey of discovery and connection. This narrative captures themes of resilience, the longing for companionship, and the quest for identity amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Single women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Self-sacrifice -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Saint Lawrence River Valley -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49361 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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