Obituary of Sarah Orne Jewett

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Sarah Orne Jewett

Theodora Sarah Orne Jewett (born September 3, 1849 in South Berwick, Maine) was a novelist, writer, and poet who was best known for her American literary regionalism works near and along the southern coast of Maine including her 1896 novel, “The Country of the Pointed Firs.” Sarah died on June 24, 1909 and her death was because of a stroke. She died too soon at age 59.

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Sarah Orne Jewett Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Jewett, Sarah
    • Common Name: Sarah Orne Jewett
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: South Bernice, Maine, United States
    • Birth Date: September 03, 1849
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Episcopal
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Sarah's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Theodora Sarah Orne Jewettt
    • Father: Theodore Herman Jewett (1815-1878)
    • Mother: Caroline Frances Perry (1820-1891)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 24 1909 at age 59
  • Place: South Berwick, Maine, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

NovelistWriter Poet American Born on September 3rd Born in 1849 Born in Maine Died in 1909 Died at age 59 Died from Stroke

Sarah's Notable Roles:

  • The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896)

Quotable Quotes:

"Sarah Jewett devoted her life to creating meaningful and timeless literature that continues to inspire readers today. (V)"

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