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Sarah Orne Jewett

By Francis Otto Matthiessen
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By Francis Otto Matthiessen
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"Sarah Orne Jewett" by Francis Otto Matthiessen is a seminal biography and critical assessment of one of America's most influential regionalist writers. Matthiessen, a distinguished literary critic, provides an insightful exploration of Jewett's life and the Maine landscapes that inspired her most famous works, including "The Country of the Pointed Firs".

The work examines Jewett's development as a writer, her deep connection to the New England coast, and her mastery of the local color genr...

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LiteratureLiterary CriticismGeneral & Miscellaneous Literary CriticismAmerican LiteratureWomen Authors - American (U.S.) - Literary Criticism19th Century American Literature - Literary Criticism