Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, Paul Julian Meylan

Broschiertes Buch

The Butterfly House

Beschreibung

Step back in time with Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Butterfly House," a collection of short stories exploring the nuances of small-town life. Set against the backdrop of New Jersey, these tales offer a glimpse into the social customs and domestic realities of a bygone era. Freeman's keen observations capture the humor and humanity found in everyday interactions, painting a vivid portrait of a community bound by tradition and the simple joys of life. These stories, steeped in literary tradition, delve into the complexities of relationships and the quiet dramas that unfold within the home. Discover the charm and wit that have made Freeman a beloved voice in American fiction. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the authenticity of the original text, allowing you to experience these timeless stories as they were first intended. A must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, classic literature, and the enduring power of storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was an American author. Freeman was born on October 31, 1852, in Randolph, Massachusetts, to Eleanor Lothrop and Warren Edward Wilkins, who christened her "Mary Ella". Freeman's parents were conservative Congregationalists, and he grew up under severe supervision. Religious limitations play an important role in some of her works. In 1867, the family relocated to Brattleboro, Vermont, where Freeman graduated from the local high school before spending one year at Mount Holyoke College (formerly Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) in South Hadley, Massachusetts, from 1870 to 1871. She eventually completed her schooling at Glenwood Seminary in West Brattleboro. When the family's dry goods business in Vermont failed in 1873, they moved back to Randolph, Massachusetts. Freeman's father died unexpectedly in 1883, leaving her with no close family and an estate of barely $973. Wilkins returned to her hometown, Randolph. She moved in with a friend, Mary J. Wales, and started writing as her sole source of income. During a visit to Metuchen, New Jersey in 1892, she met Dr. Charles Manning Freeman, a non-practicing doctor seven years her junior. After years of courtship and delays, the couple married on January 1, 1902. She immediately established her name as "Mary E. Wilkins Freeman," and requested that Harper's use it on all of her work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 177g
• ISBN-13: 9781022948129
• ISBN-10: 1022948121
• Artikelnr.: 74073367