Sarah Orne Jewett was an American author born on September 3, 1849, in South Berwick, Maine. She is best known for her short stories and novels that depict the lives of people in rural New England. Her writing often reflects her deep appreciation for the landscape and culture of her home region. Jewett's most famous work is the novel The Country of the Pointed Firs, published in 1896, which showcases her skill in capturing the essence of small-town life. Throughout her career, she was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as local color, which focused on regional settings and characters.