Jess (1898)

Jess is a novel written by James Matthew Barrie, first published in 1898. The story is set in the Scottish countryside and follows the life of a young girl named Jess. She is a bright and imaginative child who lives with her grandmother in a small village. Jess's mother died when she was young, and her father works as a sailor, rarely coming home to visit.Despite her difficult circumstances, Jess is a happy and curious child, always eager to explore the world around her. She spends her days playing with her friends, learning from her grandmother, and dreaming of the day when her father will return home for good.As Jess grows older, she begins to realize that life is not always easy. She faces challenges and heartbreak, but she never loses her spirit or her love for the world around her. Through her struggles, Jess learns the importance of family, friendship, and perseverance.Barrie's writing is engaging and vivid, bringing the Scottish countryside to life with his descriptions of the landscape and the people who live there. Jess is a timeless tale of childhood, family, and the power of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.