The old Worcester jug: or, John Griffin's little maid: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The old Worcester jug: or, John Griffin's little maid: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The old Worcester jug: or, John Griffin's little maid is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Thorne, Eglanton (1852–1907).
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"The Old Worcester Jug; or, John Griffin’s Little Maid" by Eglanton Thorne is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around John Griffin, a china dealer, and a poor widow who comes to sell family heirlooms to make ends meet for herself and her little daughter, Maggie. As the narrative unfolds, themes of morality, compassion, and the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty emerge, as Griffin grapples with his conscience after purchasing a valuable jug from the widow at a fraction of its worth. The opening of the novel introduces us to John Griffin and his cramped, cluttered curiosity shop, where he prides himself on his extensive collection of china and antiquities. One cold evening, he meets a frail widow and her daughter, who attempt to sell him various pieces of china, including the titular jug. As Griffin undervalues the widow's items in an effort to get a good bargain, the emotional weight of the situation is palpable. The widow is clearly struggling, and as she leaves, Maggie's innocent gaze and the heaviness of her mother’s illness seem to haunt Griffin. This sets the stage for a moral reckoning, as Griffin is forced to confront his actions and their consequences, deeply intertwining their lives at a time of great hardship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The old Worcester jug: or, John Griffin's little maid
- Author credits: Thorne, Eglanton (1852–1907)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Charity -- Juvenile fiction
- Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Pottery -- Collectors and collecting -- Juvenile fiction
- Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
- Stepfamilies -- Juvenile fiction
- Widows -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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