{"product_id":"old-friends-and-new-paperback","title":"Old Friends and New - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Orne Jewett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Comprising of seven short stories, \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e by Sarah Orne Jewett explores the lives of the residents of small New England towns, both rural and oceanside. Beginning the collection, \u003ci\u003eA Lost Lover\u003c\/i\u003e follows the love story of an elderly woman named Horatia Dane. After rumors of her love life begin circulating around the town, Horatia reveals her side of the story, a heart-breaking tale of a lover lost at sea. In \u003ci\u003eA Sorrowful Guest, \u003c\/i\u003e a young military man writes to his sister, begging her to move to America to live with him. With similar themes of loneliness, \u003ci\u003eA Late Supper\u003c\/i\u003e depicts an elderly woman in search of company after she becomes the sole surviving member of her family. Reminiscing on the different kinds of family dynamics, a woman named Mary tries to lift her niece's spirits by telling her a story about her less-than-ideal upbringing in \u003ci\u003eMr. Bruce\u003c\/i\u003e. While \u003ci\u003eMr. Bruce\u003c\/i\u003e wrestles with the past, \u003ci\u003eMiss Sydney's Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e encourages a future of change through the depiction of Miss. Sydney, a long-term resident of her town. When the city decides to pave a new road next to her home, Miss Sydney is upset and resentful of the change. However, as the days go by, she realizes the benefits of having a busy street near her house. With masterful description, picturesque imagery, and stunning characterization, \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e by Sarah Orne Jewett provides an intimate portrayal of 19th century New England. As an excellent example of the local color movement, a literary initiative to place distinct regions under a spotlight, \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e is comprised of short stories that vividly depict the people, landscape, and customs of New England states. This edition of \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e by Sarah Orne Jewett features an eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e to modern standards while preserving the original tranquility and beauty of the work of Sarah Orne Jewett. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet in idealistic towns or coastal fishing cities, \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e explores the lives of the inhabitants of the New England area. \u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Orne Jewett's \u003ci\u003eOld Friends and New\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful collection of short fiction. As if it is its own character, the setting of 19th century New England takes center stage alongside touching stories of reunions, romance, and widows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47252069744889,"sku":"9781513279855","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ekVEbU83SWU4TlIxVDJRU3lLUWFCQT09.webp?v=1768680550","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/old-friends-and-new-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}