The Country of the Pointed Firs (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Couverture rigide

Jewett, Sarah Orne

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1998667928 ISBN 13 : 9781998667925

Editeur : Revive Classics, 2025

Synopsis

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

A writer arrives in a remote Maine village, expecting solitude but instead finding a world rich with stories, secrets, and quiet wonder. The townspeople-rugged seafarers, wise old women, and those forever shaped by the sea-welcome her into their lives, revealing the deep ties that bind them to each other and the land. As she listens to their tales, she uncovers a world where time moves to the rhythm of the tides, and the past lingers like mist on the water. With each passing day, the village draws her in, offering unexpected friendships and a glimpse into a life shaped by memory, loss, and the quiet magic of the coast.

Celebrated for its vivid portrayal of 19th-century coastal Maine, The Country of the Pointed Firs stands as a landmark in American regionalist literature. Sarah Orne Jewett's delicate, character-driven storytelling captures a disappearing way of life, offering an intimate glimpse into a world shaped by tradition, resilience, and the rhythms of nature. Praised by Willa Cather and other literary giants, the novel influenced generations of writers with its quiet yet profound depiction of community and solitude. Its timeless themes of connection, memory, and place continue to resonate, making it a vital piece of America's literary heritage.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Sarah Orne Jewett was born on September 3, 1849, in South Berwick, Maine, into a family with deep New England roots. Her father, Theodore Herman Jewett, was a respected physician, and she often accompanied him on his rounds, fostering her familiarity with the local community and landscape. These experiences deeply influenced her literary work, grounding her stories in the authentic life of Maine's coastal villages.​Jewett's literary career began early, with her first significant story published at the age of 19. She gained acclaim for her regional fiction, particularly her novel The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896), which is considered a classic of American literature. Her writing is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of New England life and its contribution to American literary regionalism.​Throughout her life, Jewett maintained close relationships with prominent literary figures, including a deep friendship with writer Annie Adams Fields. After a carriage accident in 1902, Jewett's writing career slowed, and she passed away on June 24, 1909, in her hometown of South Berwick. Her legacy endures through her influential works that continue to offer rich insights into the culture and people of 19th-century New England.​

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Revive Classics
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1998667928
• ISBN 13: 9781998667925
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 108
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