Constance Fenimore Woolson crafted narratives deeply rooted in the regional colors of the American Midwest and South before turning her attention to the lives of American expatriates in Europe. Her distinctive style and profound interest in character psychology remained consistent throughout her literary career. Woolson's short stories are celebrated as pioneering works of American regionalism, while her novels and essays continue to be studied today through diverse critical lenses, including feminist and postcolonial perspectives.
Set in the idyllic landscape of Prince Edward Island, this novel follows the spirited orphan Anne Shirley as she navigates the challenges of her new life with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. With her vivid imagination and fiery personality, Anne transforms the lives of those around her while facing trials of friendship, identity, and belonging. The story beautifully explores themes of love, resilience, and the power of dreams, making it a timeless tale of growth and self-discovery.
A landmark of literary recovery, this edition highlights the work of Constance Fenimore Woolson, once regarded as 19th-century America's greatest woman writer. Woolson (1840-1894) was celebrated alongside George Eliot and produced fiction that surpassed the sales of contemporaries like Henry James and William Dean Howells. James's reflections on their complex friendship appear in his works, while Colm Tóibín's novel The Master also explores their relationship. However, Woolson's literary achievements have often been overshadowed by her association with James and her tragic end in Venice, leading to her being viewed as a martyr to the male literary establishment. This comprehensive collection of her stories marks the culmination of decades of scholarly recovery work, shifting the focus back to her writing. Set in diverse locations such as the Great Lakes, post-Civil War South, and Europe, Woolson's stories explore the lives of outsiders—prophets, misfits, impoverished spinsters, and female artists seeking validation from male critics. Her nuanced realism captures the social fabric of her era and the emotional depths of marginalized characters. Woolson's writings resonate with a modern intensity, showcasing the complexities of human connection and communication.
The book is a significant classical work that has played an important role in human history. To ensure its continued relevance, Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, focusing on preservation for present and future generations. The text has been carefully reformatted, retyped, and designed, resulting in a clear and readable edition that is not merely a scanned copy of the original.
This historical work is presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this reproduction, focuses on making classic texts more accessible, ensuring that important literature can be enjoyed by a wider audience.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, this edition aims to preserve the original content while catering to the needs of those who require larger text for comfortable reading.
Bevor sie Henry James kennenlernte, schrieb Constance Fenimore Woolson eine ihrer rätselhaftesten Erzählungen, Fräulein Kummer, die in Rom spielt und in der sie die Begegnung zwischen einem Doppelgänger Henry James', einem jungen, selbstgefälligen Schriftsteller und einem Abbild ihrer selbst als verarmte und so talentierte wie verkannte Autorin, literarisch vorwegnahm. Fräulein Kummer ist eine erschütternde Lektüre, die vorausschauend das tragische Ende Woolsons erzählt.