THE BRIMMING CUP, Dorothy Canfield Fisher
THE BRIMMING CUP, Dorothy Canfield Fisher
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THE BRIMMING CUP
Marriage, Family Life, and Social Change in Small-Town America

Author: Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Narrator: Tracy Peace

Unabridged: 11 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tracy Peace

Published: 03/23/2026

Synopsis

First published in 1921, The Brimming Cup by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a bestselling American novel that explores marriage, identity, and the quiet struggles of life in a small New England town.The story follows Marise Crittenden, a thoughtful and educated woman who leaves behind an intellectual life to build a family in rural Vermont. As years pass, she begins to question the choices she made, the expectations placed upon her, and the meaning of fulfillment in everyday life.With deep psychological insight and warm realism, this classic work of literary fiction portrays the emotional complexity of family relationships, the pressure of social conventions, and the search for purpose beyond routine.Unlike many novels of its time, The Brimming Cup presents small-town America with both honesty and compassion, offering a rich portrait of community life, personal growth, and the challenges faced by women in the early twentieth century.This audiobook edition brings the full, unabridged public domain text to modern listeners, perfect for fans of classic fiction, women’s literature, and character-driven storytelling.

About Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879–1958) was a pioneer in children’s literature. In addition to writing more than fifty books for children, she was a member of the Book-of-the-Month Club and a key reviewer for the New York Times. While Ms. Fisher lived most of her life in New York City, she retained an enormous affection for the hills of Vermont, where she was raised.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on February 28, 2015

When I started this, and encountered the characters Neale and Marise, I was surprised and pleased. Here, I thought, is of all the unexpected things, a sequel to a book I rather liked, Rough-Hewn, which tells the story of the two characters' respective youths in alternating sections. Then I checked t......more

Goodreads review by Jeni on February 29, 2016

I’ve just read two wonderful books by Dorothy Canfield Fisher – The Home-Maker and The Brimming Cup. Fisher was an extraordinary person who brought Montessori-type child rearing to the USA through translating Montessori books, oversaw the first adult education program in the USA, and also influenced......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 07, 2014

I read this book at least thirty years ago, and remembered that I loved it. My copy is falling apart, really. Binding is loose, it's covered in white butcher paper, pages are crumbling. The author was a favorite of my mothers. Now that she is losing her memory, is not herself, I wanted to re read th......more

Goodreads review by Roberta on June 19, 2015

The Brimming Cup è la storia di una donna, moglie e madre, che, a un certo punto della sua esistenza, mette in discussione la sua vita e le sue scelte, e attraverso questo confuso e doloroso processo di ripensamento e riflessione raggiunge la sua maturità come essere umano. Marise e Neale si sono pro......more

Goodreads review by Nicholas on August 14, 2021

Superbly written story of a mother whose world is thrown off-kilter by a strong attraction to a powerful (a Heathcliff like character) would be lover, Vincent Marsh who steps into her domestic Vermont rural life. Can she stay the course with 3 children and a myriad of domestic responsibilities or do......more

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