A Village Singer
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1893
13
Short Story • Fiction
1893
Adult
13-18 years
17 ratings
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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.
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.
17 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
13
Short Story • Fiction
1893
Adult
13-18 years
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