At Home From Church
'At Home From Church' Summary
The poem begins with a description of the people leaving church. They are all dressed in their Sunday best, and they are walking slowly and talking quietly. The poem then goes on to describe the town that they are walking through. The town is small and quiet, and the houses are all neat and well-kept. The poem ends with a description of the people arriving home. They are all tired, but they are also happy to be home. The poem is a celebration of the simple pleasures of life, and it captures the beauty of everyday life in a New England town.Book Details
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Sarah Orne Jewett
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Theodora Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern seacoast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an impo...
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