Book cover for Jerry by Jean Webster
2019 Released
132 Pages
2-3 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
White PressISBN 9781528786652

“Jerry Junior” is a 1907 novel by American writer Jean Webster's. Her third novel, it follows a wealthy upper-class American called Jerry who sets about to woo an attractive American woman whilst waiting for his sister to arrive in an Italian village. Set in the 1900s, this romantic comedy will appeal to those with an interest in romantic fiction and Italy at the turn of the twentieth century. “Jean Webster” is the pseudonym of Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1876 – 1916), an American writer who authored many well-known books including “Daddy-Long-Legs” and “Dear Enemy”. Her most famous works are often characterised by powerful, likeable young female main characters who experience a maturation and intellectual coming-of-age morally and socially. Including witty humour, snappy dialogue, and social commentary, her works are still read and enjoyed by readers today the world over. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Jean Webster

Jean Webster (1876-1916), born Alice Jane Chandler Webster, was an American author, best known for her novel Daddy-Long-Legs. Alice adopted the name Jean while attending Lady Jane Grey School in England. She began seriously writing in college, penning short stories that eventually ended up in her first book, When Patty Went to College in 1903. Throughout the following decade, Webster released numerous novels, many featuring strong female protagonists. Her 1912 young adult book Daddy-Long-Legs became a major success, and was adapted into a stage play and feature film.

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