A New-England Nun [electronic resource] : And Other Stories
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman2000
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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 of the 20th century.
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Main title:
A New-England Nun [electronic resource] : And Other Stories / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Author:
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Classics, 2000
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (352 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781101177075
Language:
English
BRN:
435812
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More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |