Hetty's Strange History by Helen Hunt Jackson
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"Hetty's Strange History" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Hetty Gunn, a 35-year-old woman who becomes the sole proprietor of a large farmhouse and farm after the deaths of her parents. As she navigates her new status and the loneliness that comes with it, the community around her speculates on her future and potential marriage prospects, setting the stage for her
journey of self-discovery and the influences of her heritage. The opening portion of the novel introduces Hetty's character in detail, showcasing her inheritance from her grandfather, the old Squire Gunn, whose influence shaped her strong and compassionate nature. Despite being an attractive and sought-after match for many local men, Hetty seems oblivious to romantic advances, focusing instead on her responsibilities and the memory of her family. The narrative then sets in motion the social dynamics in her life as she reconciles her inheritance with her personal desires. Additionally, the chapter frames a sense of impending change, as Hetty grapples with her individuality in a societal context that expects her to conform to traditional roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12037885 |
| Title | Hetty's Strange History |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29699 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29699-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 633 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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