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"Pembroke begins with a heated political argument between Barney Thayer and Cephas Barnard, the father of Barney's betrothed, Charlotte Barnard. The angry Cephas throws his prospective son-in-law out of the house and, because of his immense pride, Barney refuses to apologize, even though it means he cannot marry Charlotte. The Thayers and Barnards become locked in a clash of wills, and the broken engagement reverberates throughout the village, ultimately affecting the relationships of two other couples in the town." "In sharp contrast to the romantic literary tradition, Pembroke vividly depicts characters doomed to inherit the unhappiness of their ancestors. This dramatic and realistic portrayal of rural nineteenth-century New England life and Puritan ethos will reintroduce modern readers to a significant regionalist woman writer."--Jacket.
Quick facts about Pembroke
- Title: Pembroke
- Author: Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
- First published: 1894
- Genre: american fiction (fictional works by one author), fiction, villages
- OpenLibrary ID: OL507321W
Where to read Pembroke
Pembroke by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Pembroke about?
"Pembroke begins with a heated political argument between Barney Thayer and Cephas Barnard, the father of Barney's betrothed, Charlotte Barnard.
Who wrote Pembroke?
Pembroke was written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.
When was Pembroke published?
Pembroke was first published in 1894.
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