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 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…
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 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 Home-Maker (Version 2)
Married couple Lester and Evangeline must learn to cope when, after Lester suffers an accident that leaves him confined to the house, Evange…