A Window in Thrums by J. M. Barrie
"A Window in Thrums" by J. M. Barrie is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures the life and reflections of the inhabitants of the Scottish town of Thrums, focusing particularly on the character Jess McTaggart, her family, and their struggles, hopes, and memories. The story seeks to illuminate the nuances of rural life and human relationships, pairing elements of humor with deeper themes of loss and
longing. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Jess's modest home at the top of the brae, where she has been largely confined due to her physical limitations. Jess is portrayed as a resilient yet sentimental character, mourning the loss of her son Joey, who died tragically when he was young. The opening passages describe her reminiscences and the bittersweet weight of her memories tied to her window, which becomes a symbol of both hope and despair. The narrative is interspersed with vignettes of Thrums' community life, setting the stage for the unfolding tale of love, loss, and the strength of familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
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| Title | A Window in Thrums |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20914 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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