Project Gutenberg 2010-05-15 Public domain in the USA. 198 Jewett, Sarah Orne 1849 1909 Old Friends and New Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Friends_and_New A lost lover -- A sorrowful guest -- A late supper -- Mr. Bruce -- Miss Sydney's flowers -- Lady Ferry -- A bit of shore life. Produced by James Adcock. Special thanks to The Internet Archive: American Libraries. "Old Friends and New" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the lives and relationships of various characters, predominantly set in small-town New England, with themes of love, nostalgia, and the passage of time. It often highlights the interplay between the older generation and the younger, as seen through the lens of familial and romantic dynamics. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces Miss Horatia Dane, a woman with a poignant past marked by the loss of her lover at sea. As she navigates her solitary life, the arrival of her young cousin, Nelly Dane, brings warmth and companionship, stirring reflections on both their lives. The story hints at Miss Dane's deep-seated emotions regarding her lost love while exploring Nelly's youthful vibrance and her burgeoning affection for a young naval officer. Interactions between the characters, along with thoughtful dialogues, set the stage for a rich exploration of themes like love and regret, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites readers to delve deeper into their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, American New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 348081 2025-07-13T08:34:48.163520 text/html 341882 2021-01-06T14:39:14 text/html 199854 2025-07-13T08:34:53.243514 application/epub+zip 204255 2025-07-13T08:34:49.742570 application/epub+zip 204256 2025-07-13T08:34:48.728550 application/epub+zip 358263 2025-07-13T08:34:56.084520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336971 2025-07-13T08:34:52.658593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312457 2022-09-15T04:26:56.275538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333182 2025-07-13T08:34:47.766591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 332988 2021-01-06T14:39:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 332979 2021-01-06T14:39:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21734 2025-07-13T08:34:56.213489 application/rdf+xml 13030 2025-07-13T08:34:49.220575 image/jpeg 3331 2025-07-13T08:34:48.974525 image/jpeg 124846 2021-01-06T14:39:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 127842 2021-01-06T14:39:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 124819 2021-01-06T14:39:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 197279 2025-07-13T08:34:48.193552 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia