Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her local color works set in or near South Berwick, Maine, which is part of the region called New England. Her most significant work is 'The Country of the Pointed Firs' (1896). Jewett's writing focused on the everyday lives and community ethos of small-town New England, and she is an important figure in American literature for her contributions to literary regionalism.
Books
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1. The Country of the Pointed Firs
"The Country of the Pointed Firs" is a series of sketches about life in a small coastal town in Maine. The narrator, a woman writer who is spending the summer in the town, introduces readers to the local characters and their stories. The book explores themes of community, solitude, time, and the natural world, painting a vivid picture of rural life at the turn of the 20th century.
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2. The Country Of The Pointed Firs And Other Stories
This book is a collection of sketches and stories that capture the essence of life in a small coastal village in Maine at the turn of the 20th century. Through the eyes of a summer visitor, the narrative delicately weaves together the lives, traditions, and landscapes of the region, offering a poignant look at the bonds between the people and the place they call home. Rich with local color and characterized by a gentle, contemplative pace, the work celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the simple, enduring values of a tight-knit community.
