Aunt Cynthy Dallett; The Night Before Thanksgiving

By Sarah Orne Jewett

Book Overview

""Aunt Cynthy Dallett; The Night Before Thanksgiving"" is a short story written by Sarah Orne Jewett. The story is set in a small New England town on the night before Thanksgiving. The protagonist, Aunt Cynthy Dallett, is a kind and generous woman who has lived in the town her whole life. She is known for her delicious pies, which she bakes for the holiday. As the night before Thanksgiving progresses, Aunt Cynthy prepares her pies and reflects on her life. She remembers her youth and the people she has loved and lost over the years. She also thinks about the changes that have occurred in the town and the world around her.Throughout the story, Aunt Cynthy interacts with various townspeople who come to her house to pick up their Thanksgiving pies. She offers them warm hospitality and shares stories and memories with them. The story is a heartwarming portrayal of small-town life and the importance of community and tradition. It celebrates the spirit of Thanksgiving and the power of love and generosity.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Queen's Twin and Other Stories, by Sarah Orne Jewett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907177.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425476082
• ISBN13: 9781425476083
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"