Sarah Orne Jewett
Born: 01-01-1849
Sarah Orne Jewett was a prominent American author known for her vivid depictions of rural New England life. Born in 1849 in South Berwick, Maine, she gained acclaim with her novel "The Country of the Pointed Firs." Jewett's writing is celebrated for its rich characterizations and keen observations of nature. As a pioneering figure in local color literature, her works continue to offer insights into 19th-century American society.
Book summaries for books written by Sarah Orne Jewett
Quotes
When one really knows a village like this and its surroundings, it is like becoming acquainted with a single person.
There is a kind of contentment that one feels in the presence of nature.
The world of the living was as familiar as the world of the dead.
The world appears to be full of people who are trying to be good neighbors.
It was a lonely soul that had drifted away from its moorings.
It is curious how things happen when one is least expecting them.
The summer days are long and full of light.
There are few greater pleasures than a walk by the sea.
The best of us are only human.
Time seemed to stand still in that little village.
The heart has its own reasons which reason does not know.
There is a peace that comes with the simplicity of life.