Books like A New England nun by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman’s anthology presents a rich portrait of rural New England life. Through her diverse literary modes—romantic, gothic, psychologically symbolic, and occasionally satirical—she examines women's integrity and courage, contrasts cultural constructions of masculinity, and illustrates the interplay between local village life and the wider currents of modern culture and commerce. The volume includes many pieces first published in the turn of the century, offering readers insight into Freeman’s enduring influence as a regionalist writer.
First publish date: 1919
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
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