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Deephaven
Sarah Orne Jewett
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Sarah Orne Jewett is best known for her clean and clear descriptive powers that at once elevate common-place daily events to something remarkable, and lend dignity and grace to the most humble and homely human character.
In Deephaven, go with her on vacation to an unforgettable seaside village where time runs slower and small pleasures are intensified. Much space is given to outdoor rambles and sights and events of daily living that draw you into another era. Jewett’s loving and gentle descriptions of the people and life of Deephaven will make you sorry when the book is over, and long to be able to find that village for yourself.
Sarah Orne Jewett is best known for her clean and clear descriptive powers that at once elevate common-place daily events to something remarkable, and lend dignity and grace to the most humble and homely human character.
In Deephaven, go with her on vacation to an unforgettable seaside village where time runs slower and small pleasures are intensified. Much space is given to outdoor rambles and sights and events of daily living that draw you into another era. Jewett’s loving and gentle descriptions of the people and life of Deephaven will make you sorry when the book is over, and long to be able to find that village for yourself.
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Community Reviews
Country of the Pointed Firs is probably the most beautiful prose portrayal of a New England life long lost. Beautiful in every way and not a word wasted.
Jewett was far ahead of her time with A Country Doctor. Inspiring for anyone confronted by the conflict between heart and head.
Never heard of Sarah Orne Jewett? Give her prose a try.
This collection of course includes “The Country of the Pointed Firs,” Jewett’s first-rate short novel. You’ll also find “Deephaven,” the Dunnet Landing stories, and others.
“Pointed Firs” is an 1896 novel that describes some of the people and pla
Lovely stories about Maine. Touching, humorous and very real characters. Excellent portraits of the people and of the state the mid-late 1800s.
I recently read The Country of the Pointed Firs for a second time. I enjoyed the author’s snapshots of quaint life in a fishing village and in-depth descriptions of characters who reside there. Many strong women. No plot, but snippets of beauty everywhere.
Please note that I'm reading this book in fits and starts - not because I don't like it, but because I want to savor it. I was hesitant about the book at first, but Deephaven was a delightful start - short, sweet, romantic, sometimes painfully sad, beautiful, vivid. Although never specifically writt
country of the pointed firs is still my favorite but it was interesting to read her other works
I must admit it took me awhile to catch on to Jewett's style. There are pretty much no plot lines. Every story is a slice of life in New England from rich to poor. But her insight into the foibles and virtues of human nature are spot on.
She captures late 19th, early 20th century New England as bea