Old Friends and New

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Old Friends and New" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the lives and relationships of various characters, predominantly set in small-town New England, with themes of love, nostalgia, and the passage of time. It often highlights the interplay between the older generation and the younger, as seen through the lens of familial and romantic dynamics. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces Miss Horatia Dane, a woman with a poignant past marked by the loss of her lover at sea. As she navigates her solitary life, the arrival of her young cousin, Nelly Dane, brings warmth and companionship, stirring reflections on both their lives. The story hints at Miss Dane's deep-seated emotions regarding her lost love while exploring Nelly's youthful vibrance and her burgeoning affection for a young naval officer. Interactions between the characters, along with thoughtful dialogues, set the stage for a rich exploration of themes like love and regret, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites readers to delve deeper into their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A lost lover

A sorrowful guest

A late supper

Mr. Bruce

Miss Sydney's flowers

Lady Ferry

A bit of shore life.

Credits:

Produced by James Adcock. Special thanks to The Internet Archive: American Libraries.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Friends_and_New

Release date is 2010-05-15