A Fair Jewess by B. L. Farjeon

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Author Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903
Title A Fair Jewess
Note Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "A Fair Jewess" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Dr. Spenlove, a compassionate and self-sacrificing physician who grapples with poverty while tending to his patients; particularly, he becomes entwined in the life of Mrs. Turner, a woman facing dire circumstances after becoming a mother under desperate conditions. The narrative explores themes of love, moral dilemmas, and societal judgments regarding women and motherhood. The opening portion of the book introduces Dr. Spenlove on a snowy evening as he reflects on his imminent departure from Portsmouth due to his financial struggles. As he walks home, he worries about a particular patient, Mrs. Turner, who has fallen into destitution and is on the verge of losing her child. Despite his own hardships, Spenlove demonstrates profound compassion by delaying his return home to assist her. His concern leads him to search for her amid the inclement weather, and he ultimately discovers both her and her baby in a perilous state in the snow. This sets off a chain of events involving a wealthy man named Mr. Gordon, who wishes to help Mrs. Turner, complicating the moral choices that Spenlove and the woman must face regarding her future and that of her child. The themes of sacrifice, social injustice, and the struggles of motherhood are introduced compellingly, laying a foundation for the emotional and ethical tensions that will unfold in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
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