Old Friends and New

<p> Comprising of seven short stories <I>Old Friends and New</i> by Sarah Orne Jewett explores the lives of the residents of small New England towns both rural and oceanside. Beginning the collection <I>A Lost Lover</i> follows the love story of an elderly woman named Horatia Dane. After rumors of her love life begin circulating around the town Horatia reveals her side of the story a heart-breaking tale of a lover lost at sea. In <I>A Sorrowful Guest </i> a young military man writes to his sister begging her to move to America to live with him. With similar themes of loneliness <I>A Late Supper</i> depicts an elderly woman in search of company after she becomes the sole surviving member of her family. Reminiscing on the different kinds of family dynamics a woman named Mary tries to lift her niece's spirits by telling her a story about her less-than-ideal upbringing in <I>Mr. Bruce</i>. While <I>Mr. Bruce</i> wrestles with the past <I>Miss Sydney's Flowers</i> encourages a future of change through the depiction of Miss. Sydney a long-term resident of her town. When the city decides to pave a new road next to her home Miss Sydney is upset and resentful of the change. However as the days go by she realizes the benefits of having a busy street near her house. With masterful description picturesque imagery and stunning characterization <I>Old Friends and New</i> by Sarah Orne Jewett provides an intimate portrayal of 19th century New England. As an excellent example of the local color movement a literary initiative to place distinct regions under a spotlight <I>Old Friends and New</i> is comprised of short stories that vividly depict the people landscape and customs of New England states. This edition of <I>Old Friends and New</i> by Sarah Orne Jewett features an eye-catching new cover design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences restoring <I>Old Friends and New</i> to modern standards while preserving the original tranquility and beauty of the work of Sarah Orne Jewett. </p>