Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet, best known for her works set in or inspired by her native New England. Her most famous work is 'The Country of the Pointed Firs'.
Books
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1. The Country of the Pointed Firs
"The Country of the Pointed Firs" is a series of sketches about life in a small coastal town in Maine. The narrator, a woman writer who is spending the summer in the town, introduces readers to the local characters and their stories. The book explores themes of community, solitude, time, and the natural world, painting a vivid picture of rural life at the turn of the 20th century.
The 1238th Greatest Book of All Time -
2. A Country Doctor
"A Country Doctor" is a novel that follows the life of Nan Prince, a young woman raised by a country doctor in a small New England town. After her guardian recognizes her intelligence and potential, he encourages her to pursue a career in medicine, a rare path for women in the 19th century. The story explores Nan's personal and professional struggles as she strives to balance her ambitions with societal expectations and her own desires for love and a family. The novel delves into themes of gender roles, the rural community, and the challenges of breaking traditional boundaries.
The 9750th Greatest Book of All Time
