Autumn

** "Autumn" by Robert Nathan is a story about Mr. Jeminy, an old schoolteacher in the town of Hillsboro, dealing with getting older, love, and feeling alone as his quiet town changes around him. The book shows us the people in the village, like Mrs. Grumble, his housekeeper, who makes his life more difficult by complaining a lot. The story starts calmly but a little sadly, showing a normal day in Hillsboro where we learn that Mr. Jeminy is gentle and thoughtful, but dealing with feeling old-fashioned. The book compares Mr. Jeminy's thoughtful ways to the more practical and energetic people, like Mrs. Grumble and Farmer Barly. The story shows deeper ideas about love, loss, and what makes people happy as the seasons change, and the people interact with each other. **