The Complete Works of Sarah Orne Jewett is a beautifully illustrated collection that brings together the finest writings of one of America's most beloved regional authors. Known for her vivid depictions of rural New England life, Jewett captures the quiet rhythms, deep human connections, and timeless beauty of small communities.
This volume features her most celebrated works, including The Country of the Pointed Firs, a masterpiece of atmospheric storytelling that immerses readers in the coastal village of Dunnet Landing; A Marsh Island, a reflective tale of solitude and artistic awakening; The Tory Lover, a historical romance set during the American Revolution; and A White Heron, a poignant and widely anthologized story exploring the bond between a young girl and the natural world.
Jewett's prose is marked by its sensitivity, clarity, and deep respect for both people and place. Her stories often focus on strong female characters, the nuances of everyday life, and the quiet moral choices that define human experience. With gentle insight and lyrical precision, she transforms ordinary moments into profound reflections on identity, community, and belonging.
This illustrated edition offers readers a rich and immersive journey into the landscapes and lives that shaped Jewett's work, making it an essential collection for lovers of classic American literature. Contents: The Novels • Deephaven (1877) • A Country Doctor (1884) • A Marsh Island (1885) • Betty Leicester (1890) • The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896) • Betty Leicester's Christmas (1899) • The Tory Lover (1901)
The Shorter Fiction • Play Days (1878) • Old Friends and New (1879) • Country By-Ways (1881) • The Mate of the Daylight, and Friends Ashore (1884) • A White Heron and Other Stories (1886) • The King of Folly Island and Other People (1888) • Tales of New England (1890) • Strangers and Wayfarers (1890) • A Native of Winby and Other Tales (1893) • The Life of Nancy (1895) • The Queen's Twin and Other Stories (1899) • An Empty Purse (1905) • Uncollected Short Stories
The Poetry Collections • Verses (1916) • Uncollected Poems
