“The thing that teases the mind over and over for years, and at last gets itself put down rightly on paper - whether little or great, it belongs to Literature.”
Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett
Work
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories
This compilation features a series of short narratives that delve into the lives and landscapes of rural New England. The stories often focus on the natural world, the solitude of the countryside, and the intricate connections between people and their environment. more
Author
Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist recognized for her regionalist and naturalist writing. Born on September 3, 1849, in South Berwick, Maine, she spent much of her life in the coastal town of Cape Porpoise. Her works often depicted the life and culture of the New England coast, particularly Maine. Jewett's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of nature and its focus on the human condition. She passed away on June 24, 1909. more
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