This 1881 collection of eight stories and sketches, inspired by Jewett’s rambles about her home town of South Berwick, Maine and the surrounding countryside, showcases the author’s affinity for detail. Among the works included are “River Driftwood, ” “From a Mournful Villager, ” “An Autumn Holiday, ” “An October Ride, ” and “A Winter Drive.”
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Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909) was an American novelist and author of children’s books. Raised in Maine, she spent much of her life there, depicting the people and places of New England. She was one of the first American writers to elevate setting and characterization over plot. Her work has influenced feminist authors such as Willa Cather, Kate Chopin, and Mary Wilkins Freeman.
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Taal Engels ● Formaat EPUB ● Pagina’s 264 ● ISBN 9781411459205 ● Bestandsgrootte 0.2 MB ● Leeftijd 99-17 jaar ● Uitgeverij Barnes & Noble ● Gepubliceerd 2011 ● Downloadbare 24 maanden ● Valuta EUR ● ID 5864263 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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