Sarah and Harry Hollister presented a lively reading of a New England short story from the “local colorist” period (1860-1900). The story by Alice Brown provides a window into the lives of our ancestors, using local dialects, phrases and a fair amount of humor. The speakers gave a little background on the “local colorist” writers, most of whom were women.
* During the late 1800’s “local color”, as defined as the characteristics and traits that make a location unique, was popular in literature.
