An Arrow in a Sunbeam

Tackling themes of identity, death, and love, An Arrow in a Sunbeam and Other Tales addresses significant topics while entertaining with intricate settings and intriguing characters. An Arrow in a Sunbeam and Other Tales is a collection of American regionalism short fiction. Though originally written for children, this collection is enjoyable to all, stunning with its beautiful descriptions and masterful prose. .

Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was a prolific American author and poet from South Berwick, Maine. First published at the age of nineteen, Jewett started her career early, combining her love of nature with her literary talent. Known for vividly depicting coastal Maine settings, Jewett was a major figure in the American literary regionalism genre. Though she never married, Jewett lived and traveled with fellow writer Annie Adams Fields, who supported her in her literary endeavors.