Featuring eleven short works of fiction, Sarah Orne Jewett’s
Strangers and Wayfarers invokes sentiment and nostalgia. The
opening story, A Winter Courtship, depicts the budding relationship
between a wagon driver, Jefferson Briley, and a passenger, Fanny
Tobin. Despite their opposing personalities, Fanny and Jefferson
enjoy each other’s company as they transition from coy flirting
to seriously considering if their unconventional pairing could
function as a long-term relationship. As the winter month melts
away in The Town Poor, two ladies ride together in a horse-drawn
carriage. As they take in the sight of the countryside, the two
friends discuss the difficult winter that their hometown was just
starting to overcome. While the inhabitants of this town struggled
through the winter, few citizens were forced to overcome more
obstacles than 19th century immigrants. This is portrayed in The
Luck of the Bogans, which follows a beloved Irish family as they
migrate to America. Succeeding the theme of family, Fair Day
depicts an elderly woman as she spends the day alone after her son
and his family go to the local fair, leaving her time for
reflection. Born and raised in South Berwick, Maine, author Sarah
Orne Jewett knew the New England area intimately, and translated
her familiarity with the region to her masterful descriptive prose
featured in each of her works of short fiction. Through carriage
rides, lonely days on the farm, and discussions of struggling
towns, Strangers and Wayfarers by Sarah Orne Jewett allows readers
to explore the country and oceanside of New England. With themes of
immigration, romance, family, and nostalgia, Strangers and
Wayfarers continues to address relevant sentimentality in modern
society, despite its original publication in 1890. This edition of
Strangers and Wayfarers by Sarah Orne Jewett features an
eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is
both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition
is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring
Strangers and Wayfarers to modern standards while preserving the
original tranquility and beauty of Sarah Orne Jewett’s work.
General
Imprint: |
West Margin Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
March 2022 |
Authors: |
Sarah Orne Jewett
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
162 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5131-3521-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5131-3521-X |
Barcode: |
9781513135212 |
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