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Homespun Tales

General Fiction

Homespun Tales

Charming Stories of Small-Town America and Nostalgic CharactersBy Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

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Homespun Tales

Length7h 42m

About this audiobook

In "Homespun Tales," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin weaves a rich tapestry of American folklore and rural life through charming narratives that celebrate the simplicity and authenticity of human experience. Written in a lilting prose style that embodies the oral tradition, these tales steer readers into the landscapes of New England, imbued with local color and cultural significance. Each story is a window into the everyday lives of characters who exemplify the virtues of resilience, kindness, and community, reflecting the literary movement of the late 19th century that sought to capture the essence of American identity amidst growing industrialization. Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin was a prominent author and social reformer, known for her deep connections to the literary circles of her time. Raised in a Quaker family in Maine, her experiences in the pastoral setting greatly influenced her storytelling. Wiggin's work as a teacher and advocate for children's rights informed her writing, as she celebrated the innocence of youth and the moral lessons embedded in folk narratives. Her commitment to preserving the vanishing traditions of rural America is a testament to her vision and integrity as a writer. Readers seeking a delightful exploration of American folklore will find "Homespun Tales" a timeless treasure. Wiggin's stories not only entertain but also impart wisdom, making them relevant for both young and adult readers. This collection is a perfect antidote to the complexities of modern life, inviting readers to linger in the warmth of nostalgia and the beauty of communal values.

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Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction

Length7 hrs 42 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateApr 25, 2021

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

21III.

2ROSE O&#x27; THE RIVER

22IV.

3I. The Pine And the Rose

23V.

4II. “Old Kennebec”

24VI.

5III. The Edgewood “Drive”

25VII.

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6IV. “Blasphemious Swearin&#x27;”

26VIII.

7V. The Game of Jackstraws

27SUSANNA AND SUE

8VI. Hearts And Other Hearts

28I. Mother Ann&#x27;s Children

9VII. The Little House

29II. A Son of Adam

10VIII. The Garden of Eden

30III. Divers Doctrines

11IX. The Serpent

31IV. Louisa&#x27;s Mind

12X. The Turquoise Ring

32V. The Little Quail Bird

13XI. Rose Sees the World

33VI. Susanna Speaks in Meeting

14XII. Gold and Pinchbeck

34VII. “The Lower Plane”

15XIII. A Country Chevalier

35VIII. Concerning Backsliders

16XIV. Housebreaking

36IX. Love Manifold

17XV. The Dream Room

37X. Brother and Sister

18THE OLD PEABODY PEW: A Christmas Romance of a Country Church

38XI. “The Open Door”

19I.

39XII. The Hills of Home

20II.

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