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The Country of the Pointed Firs
EAN : 9791041849284
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041849284
Paru le : 31 juil. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041849284
- Réf. éditeur : 293596
- Date Parution : 31 juil. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 164
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:9 mm
- Poids : 220gr
- Résumé : "The Country of the Pointed Firs" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a novel that delves into the intricacies of life in a small coastal village in Maine. The narrative is centered around an unnamed female narrator who visits the fictional town of Dunnet Landing for the summer. Through her eyes, readers are introduced to the town's transition characters and their stories, which are woven together to create a rich tapestry of community life. The novel is structured as a series of vignettes rather than a traditional plot-driven story, focusing on character development and the depiction of a vanishing way of life. Jewett's writing captures the essence of the Maine coast, with its rocky shores, dark woods, and the ever-present sea. The novel explores themes of isolation, community, and the passage of time, as the narrator becomes acquainted with the town's residents, including the herbalist Mrs. Todd, the elderly Captain Littlepage, and the narrator's landlady. Through these interactions, the narrator gains insight into the lives and histories of the people of Dunnet Landing, as well as the challenges and joys of their existence. Jewett's work is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its ability to evoke a strong sense of place, making "The Country of the Pointed Firs" a classic of American literature.
- Biographie : Theodora Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern coast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an important practitioner of American literary regionalism.
