Edgewater People
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
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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
A LibriVox Listener
It’s a good one, tales of a little village. Kind of reminds me of L. M. Montgomery short stories.