The old Worcester jug : or, John Griffin's little maid by Eglanton Thorne
"The Old Worcester Jug; or, John Griffin’s Little Maid" by Eglanton Thorne is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around John Griffin, a china dealer, and a poor widow who comes to sell family heirlooms to make ends meet for herself and her little daughter, Maggie. As the narrative unfolds, themes of morality, compassion, and the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty emerge, as Griffin grapples with
his conscience after purchasing a valuable jug from the widow at a fraction of its worth. The opening of the novel introduces us to John Griffin and his cramped, cluttered curiosity shop, where he prides himself on his extensive collection of china and antiquities. One cold evening, he meets a frail widow and her daughter, who attempt to sell him various pieces of china, including the titular jug. As Griffin undervalues the widow's items in an effort to get a good bargain, the emotional weight of the situation is palpable. The widow is clearly struggling, and as she leaves, Maggie's innocent gaze and the heaviness of her mother’s illness seem to haunt Griffin. This sets the stage for a moral reckoning, as Griffin is forced to confront his actions and their consequences, deeply intertwining their lives at a time of great hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Thorne, Eglanton, 1852-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | The old Worcester jug : or, John Griffin's little maid |
| Original Publication | London: The Religious Tract Society, 1882. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Charity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stepfamilies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Widows -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pottery -- Collectors and collecting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75600 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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