Jean Girl

Author: Dreiser
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: A poignant and heart-wrenching love story, a lament of compassion for humanity. The eldest daughter of the German-American poor, Gerhardt, Jenny, works as a maid and falls in love with Senator Brand. Soon after, Brand unexpectedly dies, leaving behind a child. Later, the wealthy Lester falls in love with Jenny and lives with her, but he always hesitates to make a commitment in marriage. After learning about Jenny's background, he is unable to cross this hurdle and, under the pressure of the family, breaks up with Jenny and returns to high society. Their deep love ends in separation, and the kind-hearted Jenny is unable to be accepted by high society, leading to a life of depression.