A Sarah Orne Jewett Companion Author:Robert L. Gale For too long Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was dismissed as a timid New England local colorist, known principally for her novels and short stories based in her native state of Maine. But in the last few decades her work has attracted growing attention, and she is now highly respected for her portrayal of women and their lives in 19th-century New... more » England. This reference book provides alphabetically arranged entries for Jewett's writings, characters, family members, friends, acquaintances, and professional associates and admirers. Entries on the most important works and persons include brief bibliographies, and the volume concludes with a list of works for further reading.« less