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Strangers And Wayfarers

By Jewett, Sarah Orne

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Strangers And Wayfarers

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Strangers and wayfarers is a short story collection from the late 19th century that captures the rhythms of New England life through quiet yet emotionally resonant encounters. The stories center on fleeting moments and small gestures that reveal deeper truths about human connection, aging, loneliness, and memory. The collection opens on a cold day with a mail driver and a widow sharing a carriage ride through a snowy landscape. Their exchange is tentative but warm, filled with longing and personal reflections. The woman speaks of home and loss, while the man dreams of distant places he will likely never visit. Their journey through the quiet countryside becomes a metaphor for shared vulnerability and the quiet comfort of being known, even briefly. Throughout the collection, characters cross paths in ways that illuminate their inner lives through brief conversations, visits, and unspoken understanding. The tone is understated, but each interaction invites reflection on how strangers become familiar, and how ordinary lives are filled with moments of quiet revelation.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
130
Release Date:
2025-07-01
Publication Date:
2025-07-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371810572
ISBN13:
9789371810579
Weight:
174 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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