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Jessamyn West

    18 juillet 1902 – 23 février 1984

    Cette auteure américaine a été célébrée pour ses nombreuses histoires et romans, puisant profondément dans son héritage quaker. Ses récits témoignent souvent d'une profonde compréhension de la nature humaine, explorant des thèmes tels que la foi, la famille et la communauté. Par sa voix distinctive, elle capture l'essence de la vie au sein de petites communautés, offrant aux lecteurs des histoires intemporelles de résilience et de compassion.

    American Short Stories
    Except for me and thee
    A Matter of Time
    Reader's Digest Condensed Books. The State of Stony Lonesome. At the Going Down of the Sun. Callanish. Find a Safe Place
    The Friendly Persuasion
    The Quaker Reader
    • Klett English Editions: Stories of Initiation

      Lektüren Englisch

      • 80pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      In Stories of Initiation teenage heroes face the realities of adult life. Confrontations with birth, rejection, growing old and death herald an aprupt end to their childhood.

      Klett English Editions: Stories of Initiation2009
      2,7
    • Eliza Birdwell embodies the spirit of an American heroine, balancing practicality and humor while nurturing her faith and family. Her husband, Jess, complements her character with a love for adventure and music. Together, they navigate a tumultuous world filled with challenges, from unexpected gifts to the threat of Confederate soldiers. Their journey is marked by deep emotional connections and unwavering conviction, showcasing a family's resilience and love in the face of adversity.

      The Friendly Persuasion2003
      3,9
    • The Quaker Reader

      • 538pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      This book contains over 60 extracts from the writings of members of the Religious Society of Friends from 1650 to 1962. It includes passages from the works of such well-known authors as George Fox, William Penn, Walt Whitman and John Greenleaf Whittier. The passages illuminate both the faith and practice of the Quaker faith throughout the ages.

      The Quaker Reader1992
      4,2
    • The further adventures of the Birdwell family during and after the Civil War.--LibraryThing

      Except for me and thee1970