Sarah Orne Jewett
Author
Series
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Though not as well-known as the writers she influenced, Sarah Orne Jewett nevertheless remains one of the most important American novelists of the late nineteenth century. Published in 1884, Jewett's first novel, A Country Doctor, is a luminous portrayal of rural Maine and a semiautobiographical look at her world. In it, Nan's struggle to choose between marriage and a career as a doctor, between the confining life of a small town and a self-directed...
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renee Raudman and Alan Sklar. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales. From "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," Clement C. Moore's classic depiction of St. Nicholas at work, to O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," which embodies the very spirit of Christmas,...
Author
Publisher
Good Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thanksgiving: Heart-Warming Stories for Children" is a meticulously curated anthology that brings together a remarkable array of narratives celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving. This collection transcends the boundaries of time and literary style, weaving together tales that capture the essence of gratitude, family, and the historical significance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The breadth of the compilation is showcased through a variety of genres,...