The Soul of the Sunflower
July 6, 2023The Eagle Trees
July 6, 2023
The Fallen Oak
Where the oak fell, a great road leads away,
Across the country to the door of day,
To find no ending where the sky begins:—
What the oak knew our larger outlook wins.
Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was an American novelist and short story writer who is known for her works that explore the lives of women in rural New England. Her works often featured strong female characters and her writing is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the natural world.