Gene Stratton-Porter

At the Foot of the Rainbow (eBook, ePUB)

Lyrical Exploration of Nature and Humanity in the Midwest Countryside

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Gene Stratton-Porter's 'At the Foot of the Rainbow' is a poignant novel that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the beauty of the natural world. Set in the backdrop of the lush Indiana countryside, the book delivers a seamless blend of vivid descriptions and rich character development, making it a captivating read for nature enthusiasts and literary aficionados alike. The author's poetic prose and attention to detail create a sensory experience that transports the reader to the serenity of rural America in the early 20th century. 'At the Foot of the Rainbow' stands out in the realm of American literature for its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Gene Stratton-Porter's portrayal of the characters' emotional depth and the vivid landscape serves as a testament to her mastery of storytelling. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where nature's beauty mirrors the complexities of human emotions, leaving a lasting impression on their hearts and minds. I highly recommend 'At the Foot of the Rainbow' to those who appreciate classic literature that delves into the depths of the human experience.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 215
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664606020
• Artikelnr.: 58501332

Autorenporträt

A Girl of the Limberlost, a novel by American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter, was published in August 1909. It is considered a classic of Indiana literature. It is the sequel to her earlier novel Freckles.The story takes place in Indiana, in and around the Limberlost Swamp. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction and drainage for agriculture. (The swamp and forestland eventually ceased to exist, though projects since the 1990s have begun to restore a small part of it.)Patricia Raub (Senior Lecturer of American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston) notes that Stratton-Porter was "one of the most popular woman novelists of the era, who was known for her nature books and her editorials on McCall's 'Gene Stratton-Porter Page' as well as for her novels." Raub writes, "At the time of her death in 1924, more than ten million copies of her books had been sold - and four more books were published after her death.Plot summary : The novel is set in northeastern Indiana. Most of the action takes place either in or around the Limberlost, or in the nearby, fictional town of Onabasha.The novel's main character, Elnora Comstock, is an impoverished young woman who lives with her widowed mother, Katharine Comstock, on the edge of the Limberlost. Elnora faces cold neglect by her mother, a woman who feels ruined by the death of her husband, Robert Comstock, who drowned in quicksand in the swamp. Katharine blames Elnora for his death, because her husband died while she gave birth to their daughter and could not come to his rescue.The Comstocks make money by selling eggs and other farm products, but Mrs. Comstock refuses to cut down a single tree in the forest, or to delve for oil, as the neighbors around them are doing, even though the added income would make their lives easier.