Jessie Carlton by Daniel Wise (1927)
Book: "Jessie Carlton" by Daniel Wise Plot Summary: Jessie Carlton is a young woman who has been institutionalized for most of her life due to her mental illness. She is released into the care of her estranged sister, but struggles to adjust to life outside of the hospital. As she navigates her new surroundings and tries to rebuild her relationships with her loved ones, Jessie must also confront the traumas of her past and learn to trust herself and others.
By Daniel Wise · First published 1927 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 15 chapters · 50,071 words
First lines
On a bright afternoon of a warm day in October, Jessie Carlton sat in the parlor of Glen Morris Cottage. Her elbows rested on the table, her face was held between her two plump little hands, and her eyes were feasting on some charming pictures which were spread out before her. A pretty little work-basket stood on a chair at her side. It contained several yards of rumpled patchwork, two pieces of broadcloth with figures partially worked on them as if they were intended for a pair of slippers, a watch-pocket half finished, and a small piece of silk composed of very little squares. On the table close to her left elbow was a cambric handkerchief with some embroidery just begun in one of its corners. A needle carelessly stuck into it showed that Jessie had been working on it when her eyes were attracted by the pictures she was now studying with such close attention.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Daniel Wise
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 50,071 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 1,199 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a distinct historical time period, with the characters' interactions and actions heavily influenced by real-world societal structures and events of the time.
- Drama — The book focuses on interpersonal relationships and emotional experiences, with dramatic twists and turns that provoke thought and emotional responses in the reader.
- Romance — A significant subplot of the novel focuses on the romantic relationship and emotional bond between Jessie and another character, fulfilling traditional elements of the romance genre.
- Adventure — The novel features several adventurous episodes, including travel, encounters with unfamiliar cultures or settings, and elements of danger or risk.
Tags
drama · mystery · suspense · coming of age · friendship · family · adventure · self-discovery · love · betrayal · identity · conflict
Contents
- Jessie and the Wizard
- Jessie's Two Cousins
- A Nutting-Party
- Jessie's Great Sorrow
- The Broken Mirror
- The First Slide of the Season
- Jessie's First Great Victory
- Farewell to the Cousins
- The Wizard in the Field Again
- Madge Clifton
- Madge Clifton's Mother
- Little Impulse beaten again
- The Skating-Party
- The Watch-Pocket finished
- Thanksgiving Day