Cottage Folk by Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr
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| Author | Carr, Alice Vansittart Strettel, 1850- |
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| Title | Cottage Folk |
| Contents | The hoppers -- A retrospect -- The bread-winner -- His little maid -- A farm tragedy -- A broken tryst -- An only son -- A woman's wager -- A ne'er-do-weel. |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from a file downloaded from the British Library) |
| Summary | "Cottage Folk" by Mrs. Comyns Carr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds among the hop-picking communities in rural England, focusing on the lives of the laborers and their relationships. The book introduces characters like Jenny, a young hop-picker, and Martin, a man from the same community, exploring themes of love, hardship, and social dynamics in their lives. The opening of "Cottage Folk" vividly portrays the setting of hop-pickers as they gather around twilight near the Sussex Downs. We meet Jenny, a reserved girl with a complex past, as she interacts with her peers, revealing her reluctance towards romantic involvement, particularly with a man named Mr. Martin. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to portray their encounters filled with tension, misunderstandings, and vulnerability, capturing the struggles of their lives against the backdrop of labor and survival. Jenny's story highlights her independence and her emotional scars, setting the stage for personal growth and deeper connections within the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Country life -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | Working class -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63361 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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