The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
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| Title | The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. This poignant tale is centered around the life and struggles of a young girl named Mara, who is born into tragedy as she loses her mother shortly after her birth due to a storm at sea. The novel explores themes of loss, childhood innocence, and the resilience of love and community in the face of adversity. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Naomi and an old fisherman who witness a shipwreck during a violent storm. Naomi, the fisherman's companion, is deeply affected by the tragedy, representing the emotional weight that loss has on those left behind. The narrative quickly shifts to the aftermath, focusing on the baby Mara, who becomes the focal point of hope and sorrow amidst the local community. As the characters grapple with grief, the story delves into the lives of those around Mara, including her grandparents and the eccentric aunts, revealing a rich tapestry of life on Orr's Island as they navigate their sorrow and find companionship in the shared experience of loss. The opening chapters set the tone for a heartfelt exploration of human emotions against the backdrop of the rugged Maine coast. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Maine -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Girls -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31522 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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