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October 19, 2023 37 mins
Today, we're embarking on a haunting tale with Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, an American writer known for known for her contributions to New England regionalist literature. In this episode, we share Freeman’s short ghost story “The Wind in the Rose-bush," an eerie tale of that blends domestic life with the supernatural and considered one of her best stories. 

Places to Learn More About the Author
Looking for more on Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore:
  1. A site entirely devoted to information and the works of the author.
  2. Discover details of her life and works at AmericanLiterature.com.
  3. Some of her letters are housed at Loyola University Chicago along with other writers.
  4. Read about her and other important women on the New Jersey Women’s History Website.
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