“My dear father; my dear friend; the best and wisest man I ever knew, who taught me many lessons and showed me many things as we went together along the country by-ways.”
Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett
Work
The Country of the Pointed Firs: And Selected Short Fiction
This compilation includes the title story, 'The Country of the Pointed Firs,' and other short works that delve into the rustic beauty and complexities of life in rural New England. The stories often feature characters grappling with the natural world and the passage of time, offering a rich tapestry of human experience and the enduring spirit of the land. 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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