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Jewett, Sarah Orne
1849
1909
Strangers and Wayfarers
A winter courtship -- The mistress of Sydenham plantation -- The town poor -- The quest of Mr. Teaby -- The luck of the Bogans -- Fair day -- Going to Shrewsbury -- The taking of Captain Ball -- By the morning boat -- In dark New England days -- The white rose road.
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"Strangers and Wayfarers" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of life in New England, exploring the interactions and relationships of various characters, often reflecting on themes of community and human connection. The opening portion sets the tone for this exploration by focusing on relatable everyday scenarios and introducing readers to characters such as the timid mail driver Jefferson Briley and the widow Mrs. Fanny Tobin. The beginning of "Strangers and Wayfarers" transports readers to a cold winter day as Mr. Briley, who is a mail driver, carries a passenger, Mrs. Tobin, through desolate landscapes. The two characters engage in a warm, albeit awkward, conversation filled with reminiscence and shared experiences. Mrs. Tobin's longing for home and Briley's musings about potential adventures reveal their innermost desires and fears, setting the stage for deeper connections and developments as the story progresses. Through their dialogue, Jewett paints a vivid picture of rural life and the significance of human bonds, making the reader curious about the unfolding tales of other characters in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories, American
New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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