Sarah Orne Jewett
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Summary
Sarah Orne Jewett was born on September 3, 1849[1], in South Berwick[2]. She died on June 24, 1909[3], in South Berwick[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and poet[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,767 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 24, 1909[9]
- Place of burial: Portland Street Cemetery[10]
- Father: Theodore Herman Jewett[11]
- Mother: Caroline Frances Jewett[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: poetry[14]
- Educated at: Berwick Academy[15]
- Notable work: The Country of the Pointed Firs[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Commons category: Sarah Orne Jewett[18]
- Unmarried partner: Annie Adams Fields[19]
- Archives at: Jewett family papers[20]
- Family name: Jewett[21]
- Given name: Sarah[22], Orne[23], Theodora[24]
- Medical condition: rheumatoid arthritis[25]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], A Woman of the Century[27], American Women Writers[28], Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30], The New Student's Reference Work[31], Q139546765[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Birth name: Theodora Sarah Orne Jewett[34]
Why It Matters
Sarah Orne Jewett has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
She has been cited as an influence by Wendell Berry[37], a poet[38], 1934–2026[39], of United States[40], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[41], specialised in English-language literature[42].
FAQs
Where was Sarah Orne Jewett born?
Sarah Orne Jewett's place of birth was South Berwick[2].
Where did Sarah Orne Jewett die?
Sarah Orne Jewett died in South Berwick[4].
Who were Sarah Orne Jewett's parents?
Sarah Orne Jewett's father was Theodore Herman Jewett[11]. Sarah Orne Jewett's mother was Caroline Frances Jewett[12].
What did Sarah Orne Jewett do for work?
Sarah Orne Jewett worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and poet[7].
Where did Sarah Orne Jewett go to school?
Sarah Orne Jewett was educated at Berwick Academy[15].
Who did Sarah Orne Jewett influence?
Sarah Orne Jewett has been cited as an influence by Wendell Berry[37].