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A Marsh Island (Paperback)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Edited by Don James McLaughlin
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Toward the end of her life, Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909) made a
surprising disclosure. Instead of the critically lauded The Country
of the Pointed Firs, Jewett declared her “best story” to be A
Marsh Island (1885), a little-known novel. Why? One reason is that
it demonstrates Jewett’s range. Known primarily for her
vignettes, Jewett accomplished in these pages a truly great novel.
Undoubtedly, another reason lies in the novel’s themes of queer
kinship and same-sex domesticity, as enjoyed by the flamboyant
protagonist Dick Dale. Written a few years into Jewett’s
decades-long companionship with Annie Fields, A Marsh Island echoes
Jewett’s determination to split time between her family home in
Maine and Fields’s place on Charles Street in Boston. The novel
follows the adventures of Dale, a Manhattanite landscape painter in
the Great Marsh of northeastern Massachusetts and envisions the
latter region’s saltmarsh as a figure for dynamic selfhood: the
ever-shifting boundaries between land and sea a model for valuing
both individuality and a porous openness to the gifts of others.
Jewett’s works played a major role in popularizing the genre of
American regionalism and have garnered praise, both in her time and
ours, for her skill in rendering the local landscapes and fishing
villages along or near the coasts of New England. Just as Jewett
brought attention to the unique beauty and value of the Great marsh
region, editor Don James McLaughlin reveals a convergence of
regionalism and sexuality in Jewett’s work in his introduction. A
Marsh Island reminds us that queer kinship has a long tradition of
being extended to incorporate queer ecological belonging, and that
the meaning of “companionship” itself is enriched when we
acknowledge its indebtedness to environment.
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A White Heron and Other Stories
Sarah Orne Jewett; Read by Gabrielle De Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki, Susan Hanfield
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Discovery Miles 6 920
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The Country of Pointed Firs, Sarah Orne Jewett's masterpiece, established her among the consummate stylists of nineteenth-century American fiction. Composed in a series of beautiful web-like sketches, the novel is narrated by a young woman writer who leaves the city to work one summer in the Maine seaport of Dunnet Landing, and stays with the herbalist Mrs Almira Todd. She writes a New England idyll rooted in friendship, particularly female friendship, weaving stories and conversations, imagery of sea, sky and earth, the tang of salt air and aromatic herbs into an organic 'fiction of community' in which themes and form are exquisitely matched. To quote Willa Cather: 'The 'Pointed Fir' sketches are living things caught in the open, with light and freedom and air spaces about them. They melt into the land and the life of the land until they are not stories at all, but life itself'. This edition, introduced by Alison Easton, also includes ten of Sarah Orne Jewett's short stories, among them 'The Queen's Twin', 'The Foreigner' and 'William's Wedding' set in Dunnet Landing.
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The Tory Lover (Hardcover)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R635
R524
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As the Revolutionary War progressed, tensions and resentments ran
high with the promise of lasting long after the surrender. Amid
this chaos, the daily lives of citizens and soldiers were changed,
often characterized by the polarizing political beliefs they held.
Amid this disarray, a wealthy merchant, Col. Johnanthan Hamilton,
welcomes Captain John Paul Jones to dinner in his lavish home in
Berwick, Maine. While the two men discuss the war and enjoy their
dinner, the colonel's daughter, Mary is only concerned about a ship
sailing away from America with news of surrender. Named the Ranger,
the ship is full of men from different backgrounds, but Mary is
only concerned with one. When he and Mary first met, Roger
Wallingford was a man of loyalist leanings. This greatly opposed
Mary's views, as she and her family are greatly dedicated to the
American cause. However, as the two grew closer, Roger began to see
the error in his thoughts, slowly losing the sympathy he held for
the British as he fell in love with Mary. Now, Roger is doing his
part to be a helpful crew member on the Ranger, but while a traitor
lurks on the ship, seeking turmoil, Roger's newly found allegiance
to America is tested, and his future with Mary is threatened. With
settings of Maine, the Atlantic, France, and England, The Tory
Lover provides detailed insight and description of multiple
landscapes and people during the Revolutionary War. While
portraying the opposing ideologies, high tension, and betrayal
expected during the war, Sarah Orne Jewett's work also depicts a
touching romance between star-crossed lovers. With these exciting
elements and the insightful portrayal of historical figures and
settings, The Tory Lover remains to be just as entertaining to a
modern audience as it is educational. This edition of The Tory
Lover 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 The Tory Lover to modern
standards while preserving the original genius and beauty of Sarah
Orne Jewett's work.
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Old Friends and New (Paperback)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R231
R196
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Comprising of seven short stories, Old Friends and New by Sarah
Orne Jewett explores the lives of the residents of small New
England towns, both rural and oceanside. Beginning the collection,
A Lost Lover follows the love story of an elderly woman named
Horatia Dane. After rumors of her love life begin circulating
around the town, Horatia reveals her side of the story, a
heart-breaking tale of a lover lost at sea. In A Sorrowful Guest, a
young military man writes to his sister, begging her to move to
America to live with him. With similar themes of loneliness, A Late
Supper depicts an elderly woman in search of company after she
becomes the sole surviving member of her family. Reminiscing on the
different kinds of family dynamics, a woman named Mary tries to
lift her niece's spirits by telling her a story about her
less-than-ideal upbringing in Mr. Bruce. While Mr. Bruce wrestles
with the past, Miss Sydney's Flowers encourages a future of change
through the depiction of Miss. Sydney, a long-term resident of her
town. When the city decides to pave a new road next to her home,
Miss Sydney is upset and resentful of the change. However, as the
days go by, she realizes the benefits of having a busy street near
her house. With masterful description, picturesque imagery, and
stunning characterization, Old Friends and New by Sarah Orne Jewett
provides an intimate portrayal of 19th century New England. As an
excellent example of the local color movement, a literary
initiative to place distinct regions under a spotlight, Old Friends
and New is comprised of short stories that vividly depict the
people, landscape, and customs of New England states. This edition
of Old Friends and New 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
Old Friends and New to modern standards while preserving the
original tranquility and beauty of the work of Sarah Orne Jewett.
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The Life of Nancy (Hardcover)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R548
R450
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With eleven short stories, Sarah Orne Jewett's The Life of Nancy is
a serene and heart-touching collection of 19th century fiction. In
A War Debt, Tom Burton finds himself stuck in Boston, as he is the
primary caretaker of his grandmother. Though he has long given up
the dream of a vacation, he is forced to a long trip to Virgina
when his grandmother admits guilt over possessing an item stolen
during the war, and is desperate for it to be returned to its
owner. In A Second Spring a grieving farmer must adjust to his new
life after the passing of his wife of forty years. Depicting a
widow who has already made peace with her predicament, My Sad
Captains follows the exciting love life of a woman that has won the
attention of three fishing boat captains. Finally, the title story,
The Life of Nancy follows a serendipitous relationship that is
forged between Tom and Nancy after Tom is stranded with her family.
When Tom's friend suffers an injury during their vacation, the two
are unable to travel, and are forced to find somewhere to stay.
Though it was originally out of desperation, Tom grows to enjoy his
time staying with Nacy's family on the Maine island. Still, he must
leave after his friend heals and is sad to say goodbye to Nancy.
However, as the two grow older, they find that their paths cross
more than expected, and their bond stands the test of time. With
stories of romance, mourning, and new beginnings, The Life of Nancy
is a sentimental collection filled with masterful descriptions of
its settings and characters. Featuring themes of nostalgia and
tradition, this Sarah Orne Jewett collection is emotional and
beautiful, sure to resonate with readers even over a century after
its original publication. This edition of The Life of Nancy 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 The Life of Nancy to modern
standards while preserving the original tranquility and beauty of
Sarah Orne Jewett's work.
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.
A writer travels to a fishing village to complete her book and
becomes close friends with many residents including her popular
housemate, Mrs. Almira Todd. Throughout her stay, the writer is
inundated with personal stories from her colorful neighbors. In The
Country of the Pointed Firs, a Boston native travels to a small
Maine town called Dunnet Landing. She finds room and board with an
older woman named Almira Todd, a widow and local herbalist. During
her stay, the visitor develops a close friendship with Mrs. Todd.
She also lends an ear to the many residents she encounters
throughout the village. This book is full of personal anecdotes
ranging from the exciting to the mundane. It's a series of powerful
sketches connected by a compelling voice and overarching narrative.
Similar to Jewett's other works, The Country of the Pointed Firs
delivers a slice of New England life. The story is set in a
fictional town, but populated by relatable yet unforgettable
characters. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Country of the Pointed Firs
is both modern and readable.
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Old Friends and New (Hardcover)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R349
R290
Discovery Miles 2 900
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Comprising of seven short stories, Old Friends and New by Sarah
Orne Jewett explores the lives of the residents of small New
England towns, both rural and oceanside. Beginning the collection,
A Lost Lover follows the love story of an elderly woman named
Horatia Dane. After rumors of her love life begin circulating
around the town, Horatia reveals her side of the story, a
heart-breaking tale of a lover lost at sea. In A Sorrowful Guest, a
young military man writes to his sister, begging her to move to
America to live with him. With similar themes of loneliness, A Late
Supper depicts an elderly woman in search of company after she
becomes the sole surviving member of her family. Reminiscing on the
different kinds of family dynamics, a woman named Mary tries to
lift her niece's spirits by telling her a story about her
less-than-ideal upbringing in Mr. Bruce. While Mr. Bruce wrestles
with the past, Miss Sydney's Flowers encourages a future of change
through the depiction of Miss. Sydney, a long-term resident of her
town. When the city decides to pave a new road next to her home,
Miss Sydney is upset and resentful of the change. However, as the
days go by, she realizes the benefits of having a busy street near
her house. With masterful description, picturesque imagery, and
stunning characterization, Old Friends and New by Sarah Orne Jewett
provides an intimate portrayal of 19th century New England. As an
excellent example of the local color movement, a literary
initiative to place distinct regions under a spotlight, Old Friends
and New is comprised of short stories that vividly depict the
people, landscape, and customs of New England states. This edition
of Old Friends and New 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
Old Friends and New to modern standards while preserving the
original tranquility and beauty of the work of Sarah Orne Jewett.
A compilation of Sarah Orne Jewett's essential works including
Deephaven, a novel about two young women who spend a summer
visiting a small coastal town. Other notable titles include "From a
Mournful Villager" and "An October Ride." Deephaven centers two
young Bostonians, Kate Lancaster and her friend Helen Denis. When
Kate's aunt dies, they travel to a quaint fishing village to look
after her estate. They spend the summer adjusting to the sights and
sounds of their new environment. This includes meeting lively
neighbors like the local fishermen, minister and lighthouse keeper.
It is a beautiful and nuanced portrayal of small-town living with
its memorable characters. The book also includes multiple short
stories from Sarah Orne Jewett's catalog such as "Miss Debby's
Neighbors," "From a Mournful Villager" and "An Autumn Holiday." In
this collection, Sarah Orne Jewett delivers a vivid portrait of New
England life. The tales featured in Deephaven and Selected Stories
are prime examples of American literary regionalism. The author
highlights a small part of the nation's unique culture and
identity. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Deephaven and Selected Stories
is both modern and readable.
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A Country Doctor (Paperback)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R312
R264
Discovery Miles 2 640
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A brilliant and ambitious woman is eager to establish her career as
a doctor but is forced to choose between her occupation and married
life. This timely tale presents an internal conflict facing women
in the nineteenth century and beyond. Nan is a bright young woman
who grows up under the tutelage of the widowed physician, Dr.
Leslie. She became interested in medicine at an early age and
decides to pursue it as an adult. Unfortunately, her desire to
start a career goes against the social conventions of the day.
Women are expected to prioritize marriage and children over any
profession. Yet, Nan struggles to desert her goals to appease
others. It's a trying dilemma that pits her against her family,
friends and local residents. A Country Doctor is a
semiautobiographical story influenced by the author's personal path
to independence. The novel explores the many limitations women
encounter when attempting to establish a career. It's a
forward-thinking tale and source of encouragement for those seeking
professional growth. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Country Doctor
is both modern and readable.
A compilation of Sarah Orne Jewett's essential works including
Deephaven, a novel about two young women who spend a summer
visiting a small coastal town. Other notable titles include "From a
Mournful Villager" and "An October Ride." Deephaven centers two
young Bostonians, Kate Lancaster and her friend Helen Denis. When
Kate's aunt dies, they travel to a quaint fishing village to look
after her estate. They spend the summer adjusting to the sights and
sounds of their new environment. This includes meeting lively
neighbors like the local fishermen, minister and lighthouse keeper.
It is a beautiful and nuanced portrayal of small-town living with
its memorable characters. The book also includes multiple short
stories from Sarah Orne Jewett's catalog such as "Miss Debby's
Neighbors," "From a Mournful Villager" and "An Autumn Holiday." In
this collection, Sarah Orne Jewett delivers a vivid portrait of New
England life. The tales featured in Deephaven and Selected Stories
are prime examples of American literary regionalism. The author
highlights a small part of the nation's unique culture and
identity. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Deephaven and Selected Stories
is both modern and readable.
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The Tory Lover (Paperback)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R399
R338
Discovery Miles 3 380
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As the Revolutionary War progressed, tensions and resentments ran
high with the promise of lasting long after the surrender. Amid
this chaos, the daily lives of citizens and soldiers were changed,
often characterized by the polarizing political beliefs they held.
Amid this disarray, a wealthy merchant, Col. Johnanthan Hamilton,
welcomes Captain John Paul Jones to dinner in his lavish home in
Berwick, Maine. While the two men discuss the war and enjoy their
dinner, the colonel's daughter, Mary is only concerned about a ship
sailing away from America with news of surrender. Named the Ranger,
the ship is full of men from different backgrounds, but Mary is
only concerned with one. When he and Mary first met, Roger
Wallingford was a man of loyalist leanings. This greatly opposed
Mary's views, as she and her family are greatly dedicated to the
American cause. However, as the two grew closer, Roger began to see
the error in his thoughts, slowly losing the sympathy he held for
the British as he fell in love with Mary. Now, Roger is doing his
part to be a helpful crew member on the Ranger, but while a traitor
lurks on the ship, seeking turmoil, Roger's newly found allegiance
to America is tested, and his future with Mary is threatened. With
settings of Maine, the Atlantic, France, and England, The Tory
Lover provides detailed insight and description of multiple
landscapes and people during the Revolutionary War. While
portraying the opposing ideologies, high tension, and betrayal
expected during the war, Sarah Orne Jewett's work also depicts a
touching romance between star-crossed lovers. With these exciting
elements and the insightful portrayal of historical figures and
settings, The Tory Lover remains to be just as entertaining to a
modern audience as it is educational. This edition of The Tory
Lover 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 The Tory Lover to modern
standards while preserving the original genius and beauty of Sarah
Orne Jewett's work.
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The Life of Nancy (Paperback)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R312
R263
Discovery Miles 2 630
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With eleven short stories, Sarah Orne Jewett's The Life of Nancy is
a serene and heart-touching collection of 19th century fiction. In
A War Debt, Tom Burton finds himself stuck in Boston, as he is the
primary caretaker of his grandmother. Though he has long given up
the dream of a vacation, he is forced to a long trip to Virgina
when his grandmother admits guilt over possessing an item stolen
during the war, and is desperate for it to be returned to its
owner. In A Second Spring a grieving farmer must adjust to his new
life after the passing of his wife of forty years. Depicting a
widow who has already made peace with her predicament, My Sad
Captains follows the exciting love life of a woman that has won the
attention of three fishing boat captains. Finally, the title story,
The Life of Nancy follows a serendipitous relationship that is
forged between Tom and Nancy after Tom is stranded with her family.
When Tom's friend suffers an injury during their vacation, the two
are unable to travel, and are forced to find somewhere to stay.
Though it was originally out of desperation, Tom grows to enjoy his
time staying with Nacy's family on the Maine island. Still, he must
leave after his friend heals and is sad to say goodbye to Nancy.
However, as the two grow older, they find that their paths cross
more than expected, and their bond stands the test of time. With
stories of romance, mourning, and new beginnings, The Life of Nancy
is a sentimental collection filled with masterful descriptions of
its settings and characters. Featuring themes of nostalgia and
tradition, this Sarah Orne Jewett collection is emotional and
beautiful, sure to resonate with readers even over a century after
its original publication. This edition of The Life of Nancy 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 The Life of Nancy to modern
standards while preserving the original tranquility and beauty of
Sarah Orne Jewett's work.
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A Country Doctor (Hardcover)
Sarah Orne Jewett; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R548
R450
Discovery Miles 4 500
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A brilliant and ambitious woman is eager to establish her career as
a doctor but is forced to choose between her occupation and married
life. This timely tale presents an internal conflict facing women
in the nineteenth century and beyond. Nan is a bright young woman
who grows up under the tutelage of the widowed physician, Dr.
Leslie. She became interested in medicine at an early age and
decides to pursue it as an adult. Unfortunately, her desire to
start a career goes against the social conventions of the day.
Women are expected to prioritize marriage and children over any
profession. Yet, Nan struggles to desert her goals to appease
others. It’s a trying dilemma that pits her against her family,
friends and local residents. A Country Doctor is a
semiautobiographical story influenced by the author’s personal
path to independence. The novel explores the many limitations women
encounter when attempting to establish a career. It’s a
forward-thinking tale and source of encouragement for those seeking
professional growth. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Country Doctor
is both modern and readable.
When Mr. Leicester decided his Alaskan trip was too dangerous for
his daughter, he encouraged Betty to pick her own location to
summer in. Having been to many countries and cities, Betty had to
think it over. When she realizes just how much she is going to miss
her father, Betty finds her answer. If she cannot spend the summer
with her father, she will spend it with extended family. After
years of begging Betty and her father to visit, Aunt Barbra and
Mary are excited to host Betty in their New England home. Bright
and kind, Betty influences everyone she meets, but as she enjoys
her summer of new adventures, she can't help but be caught between
her identity as an adult, and her child-like wonder. As a
well-traveled young woman, Betty has experience that is uncommon
for her age. Yet, in all the places she's visited, no region was
more impressionable than New England. Views of a gorgeous
countryside and the Atlantic coast contrast with the depressing
social conditions of her aunts' home village. Happy to be of any
help, Betty lifts the spirits of every townsperson she meets as she
listens to their story and tries to make sense of her own. First
published in 1889, Sarah Orne Jewett wrote Betty Leicester: A Story
for Girls intentionally for an audience of young women. Knowing
that there were not many books suited specifically for young women
at time, Jewett was dedicated to creating a character and story
that young girls could relate to. Despite its target audience,
Betty Leicester: A Story for Girls continues to be enjoyed by a
wide audience. With a slice-of-life narrative, the compelling
characterization of Betty as she comes of age, and intricate
description of the setting, this Sarah Orne Jewett work is sweet
and wholesome. This edition of Betty Leicester: A Story for Girls
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 Betty Leicester: A Story for
Girls to modern standards while preserving the original genius and
beauty of Sarah Orne Jewett's work.
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Deephaven (Paperback)
Orne Jewett Sarah Orne Jewett, Sarah Orne Jewett
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R632
Discovery Miles 6 320
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Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was an
American novelist and short story writer whose works were set in or
near South Berwick, Maine, a declining New England seaport town
near the Maine border with New Hampshire. Jewett's father was a
doctor, Jewett often accompanied him on his rounds, becoming
acquainted with the sights and sounds of her native land and its
people. As treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that
developed in early childhood, Jewett was sent on frequent walks and
through them also developed a love of nature. In later life, Jewett
often visited Boston, where she was acquainted with many of the
most influential literary figures of her day; but she always
returned to South Berwick, the "Deephaven" of her stories.
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.
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