ISBN: 9781998667925 - the country of the pointed firs (collector's edition) (laminated hardback with jacket) (3 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: New. In English.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ~ Collector's Edition ~ Laminated Hardback with Jacket ~A writer arrives in a remote Maine village, expecting solitude but instead finding a world rich with stories, secrets, and quiet wonder. The townspeople-rugged seafarers, wise old women, and those forever shaped by the sea-welcome her into their lives, revealing the deep ties that bind them to each other and the land. As she listens to their tales, she uncovers a world where time moves to the rhythm of the tides, and the past lingers like mist on the water. With each passing day, the village draws her in, offering unexpected friendships and a glimpse into a life shaped by memory, loss, and the quiet magic of the coast.Celebrated for its vivid portrayal of 19th-century coastal Maine, The Country of the Pointed Firs stands as a landmark in American regionalist literature. Sarah Orne Jewett's delicate, character-driven storytelling captures a disappearing way of life, offering an intimate glimpse into a world shaped by tradition, resilience, and the rhythms of nature. Praised by Willa Cather and other literary giants, the novel influenced generations of writers with its quiet yet profound depiction of community and solitude. Its timeless themes of connection, memory, and place continue to resonate, making it a vital piece of America's literary heritage.…