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The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories (Hardscrabble Books)
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Author: Sarah Orne Jewett
The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896) is Sarah Orne Jewett's most popular book. In its elegantly constructed sketches, a worldly, anonymous writer spends the summer in a tiny Maine fishing village where she hopes to find peace and solitude. As she gains the acceptance and trust of her hosts, the community's power and complexity are slowly revea...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780874518269
ISBN-10: 0874518261
Publication Date: 4/15/1997
Pages: 326
Edition: Centennial
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2.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: University of New Hampshire Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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LaurenTW avatar reviewed The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories (Hardscrabble Books) on + 37 more book reviews
This was a delightful read which did not take more than a couple of lazy afternoons. I did get distracted by reading the lengthy intorduction, so suggest that in this edition, you skip that part written by Sarah Way Sherman. Otherwise, it was such a lovely book with colorful characters, thoughtful narrative and beautiful imagery. You can almost hear the native Maine dialect come thru the pages as you read about the author's involvement in the little coastal community.


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