We and Our Neighbors; or, The Records of an Unfashionable Street by Stowe

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Author Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Illustrator Fredericks, Alfred, -1926
Title We and Our Neighbors; or, The Records of an Unfashionable Street
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Summary "We and Our Neighbors; or, The Records of an Unfashionable Street" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of two elderly sisters, Miss Dorcas Vanderheyden and Mrs. Betsey Benthusen, who are observing the arrival of new neighbors in their historic New York home. Their interactions and reflections introduce themes of social status, family dynamics, and changing times, establishing a rich social landscape as the sisters grapple with their past and the modern world around them. The opening of the novel introduces the two sisters keenly watching their new neighbors move in, highlighting their curious natures and subtle snobbery. As they speculate about the young couple they see, they reveal their old-world values in contrast to the new life blossoming across the street. Through their perspectives, Stowe sets up a social commentary that blends humor with gentle critique, positioning the sisters as both endearing and comical figures. The interactions of the sisters, along with the presence of the playful terrier Jack, not only create a vivid picture of domestic life but also signal the impending changes that their unfashionable street will witness with the arrival of modernity and new social circles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Women -- Fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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