The Brown Mouse by Herbert Quick
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"The Brown Mouse" by Herbert Quick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Jim Irwin, a farmhand struggling with his identity and aspirations, as he unexpectedly finds himself appointed as a schoolteacher. The narrative explores themes of class, ambition, and the pursuit of a meaningful life against the backdrop of rural America. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jim Irwin and Jennie
Woodruff, a farmer's daughter. Their interaction begins with a simple yet pivotal moment when Jennie dismisses the idea of Jim marrying her with a derisive "Humph!" This offhand comment triggers a chain of events that lead Jim to reflect on his stagnant life, prompting his decision to pursue a teaching position. The opening establishes Jim's internal conflict between his duties, his unfulfilled dreams, and his feelings for Jennie, while also hinting at the broader societal expectations and limitations placed on individuals in rural settings. The narrative teases the promise of transformation for both Jim and the community as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Quick, Herbert, 1861-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15016340 |
| Title | The Brown Mouse |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Iowa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rural schools -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26987 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Last Update | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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