Sophie Jewett's 'The Pearl' is a captivating novella that delves into themes of love, loss, and artistic creation. Set in late 19th-century New England, the story follows a young artist's journey to create his masterpiece, a portrait of a mysterious woman who haunts his dreams. Jewett's prose is lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into a world where the lines between reality and imagination blur. The novella's rich symbolism and deep emotional resonance make it a stand-out work in the American literary canon. Sophie Jewett, a renowned scholar of literature and a poet in her own right,...