Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Dorothy Canfield Fisher was a remarkable American author, educator, and social reformer, born on February 17, 1879, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She held a deep passion for literature and was a pioneer in promoting progressive education. Fisher's writing often reflected her interests in social issues and the complexities of human relationships, allowing her to connect with readers on a personal level. Her works, which include novels, children's books, and essays, showcase her keen insights into life and the challenges of her time.
Understood Betsy
Understood Betsy is a 1916 novel for children by Dorothy Canfield Fisher. The story tells of Elizabeth Ann, a 9-year-old orphan who goes fro…
Understood Betsy (version 2)
Elizabeth Ann is a timid, sickly little girl who lives with her Aunt Frances and her Great-Aunt Harriet. When Great-Aunt Harriet becomes ill…
The Bent Twig
Semi-autobiographical series of incidents in the life of an intellectual American family in the late 19th - early 20th Century as seen by fa…
The Home-Maker
The Knapp family seems as though they ought to be happy, yet hidden frustrations are tearing them apart under the surface. As the family bre…
Understood Betsy (version 3 Dramatic Reading)
Sickly and sheltered, nine-year-old Elizabeth Ann is horrified to hear she must be sent away to live with the "Putney cousins." Ac…