A New-England Nun: And Other Stories (Penguin Classics) - Softcover

Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140437398 ISBN 13: 9780140437393

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2000

Synopsis

A collection that shows Freeman's many modes - romantic, gothic, and psychologically symbolic - as well as her use of pathos and sentimentality, humour, satire and irony. These stories centre on questions of women's integrity, courage and privation; explore the idea of masculinity; and dramatise the relationship between rural New England and modern culture and commerce. Also included here is 'The Jamesons', a series of sketches about village life reprinted for the first time since the turn ofthe 20th century.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) was born in Randolph, Massachusetts and spent nearly 50 years in New England. She wrote prolifically, publishing numerous stories, thirteen novels, children's books, a play, and poetry. In 1926 she won the HowellsMedal for Fiction from the American Academy of Arts & Letters. She was one of the first women elected to the membership of the National Institute of Arts & Letters.
Sandra A. Zagarell is Professor of English at Oberlin College.

Synopsis:

These stories centre on questions of women's integrity, courage and privation; explore the idea of masculinity; and dramatize the relationship between rural New England and modern culture and commerce. Also included is "The Jamesons", a series of sketches about village life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0140437398
• ISBN 13: 9780140437393
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352