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A Village Singer

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
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A Village Singer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1893

Book Brief

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

A Village Singer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1893
Book Details
Pages

13

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1893

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Reviews & Readership

3.4

17 ratings

41%

Loved it

41%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's A Village Singer explores themes of jealousy and redemption within a small community setting, delivering a poignant character study embedded in rural life. Praised for its vivid storytelling and strong female protagonist, some critics find the narrative occasionally slow. Nonetheless, it remains a compelling read that effectively captures New England's pastoral charm and societal intricacies.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Village Singer?

Readers who enjoy A Village Singer by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman often appreciate pastoral settings, detailed character studies, and explorations of small-town life. Similar to fans of Sarah Orne Jewett’s The Country of the Pointed Firs or Willa Cather’s My Ántonia, they seek rich narratives about human nature and community dynamics.

3.4

17 ratings

41%

Loved it

41%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

13

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1893

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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