“Conversation's got to have some root in the past, or else you've got to explain every remark you make, an' it wears a person out.”
Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett
Work
The Country of the Pointed Firs
This work is a literary exploration of the natural landscape and its impact on the lives of its inhabitants in a coastal New England village. The narrative delves into the relationships between the characters and their surroundings, reflecting on the beauty and harshness of the 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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