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“A lean sorrow is hardest to bear.”

Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett

Book:The Life of Nancy

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The Life of Nancy

This book delves into the personal and historical aspects of Nancy's life, providing insights into her impact on her era and the world. 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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“Life was resumed, and anxious living blew away as if it had not been. I could not breathe deep enough or long enough. It was a return to happiness.”

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