Edgewater People


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(4.6 étoiles; 9 critiques)

Edgewater People is a captivating collection of interrelated short stories that paints a vivid portrait of life in small New England villages at the turn of the 20th century. Through the eyes of its diverse characters, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman explores the intricate web of relationships, traditions, and challenges that define their everyday existence.

Set against the backdrop of a changing America, these stories delve into the lives of the townsfolk, revealing their hopes, struggles, and the quiet moments that shape their identities. Freeman's keen observations and rich characterizations bring to life the nuances of rural life, making each tale resonate with authenticity.

With themes of community, resilience, and the passage of time, Edgewater People offers listeners a reflective journey into a bygone era, inviting them to consider the enduring nature of human connection amidst the evolving landscape of society.

Chapitres

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Foreword 2:57 Lu par Bellona Times
Sarah Edgewater 39:51 Lu par Bellona Times
The Old Man of the Field 42:12 Lu par Bellona Times
The Voice of the Clock 37:13 Lu par Bellona Times
Value Received 44:40 Lu par Bellona Times
The Flowering Bush 43:04 Lu par Bellona Times
The Outside of the House 40:04 Lu par Bellona Times
The Liar 50:20 Lu par Bellona Times
Sour Sweetings 46:10 Lu par Bellona Times
Both Cheeks 25:31 Lu par Bellona Times
The Soldier Man 46:42 Lu par Bellona Times
The Ring with the Green Stone 40:08 Lu par Bellona Times
A Retreat to the Goal 48:12 Lu par Bellona Times

Critiques


(4 étoiles)

It’s a good one, tales of a little village. Kind of reminds me of L. M. Montgomery short stories.