The Queen's Twin and Other Stories
Exploring human relationships in 19th-century AmericaBy Sarah Orne Jewett
Length4h 57m
About this audiobook
In "The Queen's Twin and Other Stories," Sarah Orne Jewett weaves a tapestry of intricately crafted narratives that explore the lives and relationships of rural New England women. Her literary style is marked by a keen sense of local color, utilizing vivid descriptions and regional dialects that breathe life into her characters and settings. Jewett's work emerges as a significant contribution to American Regionalism, capturing the subtleties of small-town life with both elegance and precision, often illuminating the social dynamics of the 19th-century American landscape. Sarah Orne Jewett, a prominent figure in American literature, was deeply influenced by her upbringing in Maine. Growing up in a close-knit community, she developed an appreciation for the intricacies of human emotion and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, themes that resonate throughout her work. Jewett's extensive travels and friendships with notable literary figures, such as Willa Cather, also enriched her perspective, allowing her to deftly portray the struggles and triumphs of women in her time. I highly recommend "The Queen's Twin and Other Stories" for readers seeking a profound exploration of female experiences and rural life in America. Jewett's insightful storytelling, combined with her exquisite prose, offers both a historical context and an enduring relevance that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (23)
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length4 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS: THE QUEEN'S TWIN A DUNNET SHEPHERDESS WHERE'S NORA BOLD WORDS AT THE BRIDGE MARTHA'S LADY THE COON DOG AUNT CYNTHY DALLETT THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING
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2THE QUEEN'S TWIN.
22BOLD WORDS AT THE BRIDGE.
3II.
23II.
4III.
24III.
5IV.
25MARTHA'S LADY.
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6V.
26II.
7A DUNNET SHEPHERDESS.
27III.
8II.
28IV.
9III.
29V.
10IV.
30THE COON DOG.
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31II.
12VI.
32III.
13VII.
33IV.
14VIII.
34V.
15IX.
35AUNT CYNTHY DALLETT.
16WHERE'S NORA?
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37III.
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38THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING.
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39II.
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40III.: DEEPHAVEN. OLD FRIENDS AND NEW. COUNTRY BY-WAYS. THE MATE OF THE DAYLIGHT, AND FRIENDS ASHORE. A COUNTRY DOCTOR. A MARSH ISLAND. A WHITE HERON, AND OTHER STORIES. THE KING OF FOLLY ISLAND, AND OTHER PEOPLE. TALES OF NEW ENGLAND. STRANGERS AND WAYFARERS. A NATIVE OF WINBY, AND OTHER TALES. THE LIFE OF NANCY. THE COUNTRY OF THE POINTED FIRS. THE QUEEN'S TWIN AND OTHER STORIES. PLAY-DAYS. BETTY LEICESTER. BETTY LEICESTER'S CHRISTMAS.
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