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Title: Homespun Tales
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Rose o' the river -- The old Peabody pew -- Susanna and Sue.
Credits: Produced by A Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger
Summary: "Homespun Tales" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. Set in an idyllic, imaginary village that evokes the rustic charm of Yankee life in York County, Maine, the tales revolve around the everyday lives of its colorful inhabitants, exploring their relationships, challenges, and the natural beauty surrounding them. The stories range from romantic endeavors to the humorous intricacies of community life, providing a warm and nostalgic glimpse into rural America. At the start of "Homespun Tales," the reader is introduced to the enchanting Saco River as it serves as both backdrop and character in the narrative. The opening chapter highlights Stephen Waterman, a young man deeply connected to the river, and his burgeoning affection for a local beauty, Rose Wiley. As he enjoys a peaceful morning, Stephen's observations and interactions depict the simplicity and charm of village life. The tale begins to weave together themes of love, adventure, and self-discovery, establishing a foundation for the interpersonal dynamics and local color that will unfold in the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
EBook No.: 3492
Published: Oct 1, 2002
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Homespun Tales
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Rose o' the river -- The old Peabody pew -- Susanna and Sue.
Credits: Produced by A Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger
Summary: "Homespun Tales" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. Set in an idyllic, imaginary village that evokes the rustic charm of Yankee life in York County, Maine, the tales revolve around the everyday lives of its colorful inhabitants, exploring their relationships, challenges, and the natural beauty surrounding them. The stories range from romantic endeavors to the humorous intricacies of community life, providing a warm and nostalgic glimpse into rural America. At the start of "Homespun Tales," the reader is introduced to the enchanting Saco River as it serves as both backdrop and character in the narrative. The opening chapter highlights Stephen Waterman, a young man deeply connected to the river, and his burgeoning affection for a local beauty, Rose Wiley. As he enjoys a peaceful morning, Stephen's observations and interactions depict the simplicity and charm of village life. The tale begins to weave together themes of love, adventure, and self-discovery, establishing a foundation for the interpersonal dynamics and local color that will unfold in the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
EBook No.: 3492
Published: Oct 1, 2002
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.