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Jewett, Sarah Orne
1849
1909
Cather, Willa
1873
1947
Cather, Willa Sibert
Cather, Wilella
Catherová, Willa
Catherova, Willa
The best stories of Sarah Orne Jewett, Volume 1 (of 2)
$aBoston :$bHoughton Mifflin Co., $c1899, copyright 1910, copyright 1924, copyright 1925.
The return -- Mrs. Todd -- The schoolhouse -- At the schoolhouse window -- Captain Littlepage -- The waiting place -- The outer island -- Green Island -- William -- Where pennyroyal grew -- The old singers -- A strange sail -- Poor Joanna -- The hermitage -- On Shell-heap Island -- The great expedition -- A country road -- The Bowden reunion -- The feast's end -- Along shore -- A Dunnet shepherdess -- The Queen's twin -- William's wedding -- The backward view.
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"The Best Stories of Sarah Orne Jewett, Volume 1" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work highlights the rich culture and characters of New England, particularly focusing on the coastal town of Dunnet and its inhabitants. Through her writing, Jewett unveils the beauty and simplicity of rural life, capturing the essence of the land and its people. At the start of this volume, the narrative introduces the town of Dunnet through the eyes of a returning visitor who finds comfort and familiarity in its landscape. The focus shifts to Mrs. Almira Todd, a local herbalist, who is portrayed as both lively and nurturing. Her garden is filled with herbs, from which she concocts remedies for the townspeople. Through her interactions with a guest, the themes of friendship, simplicity, and the connection between people and their environment are explored. The opening sets a tone of affectionate observation, hinting at deeper stories and relationships that evolve within the quaint coastal community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006674555
20240331154220jewett
1899
US
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories, American
American fiction -- 19th century
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