Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Yearling (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Wilderness, Family, and Survival in 19th Century Florida

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Yearling," Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings crafts a poignant coming-of-age narrative set in the rugged backwoods of Florida. The novel follows the journey of young Jody Baxter as he navigates the duality of nature'Äôs beauty and brutality, reflecting the complexities of human emotion and growth. Rawlings'Äô lush, evocative prose captures the essence of rural life, weaving in themes of loss, love, and the difficult choices that define maturity. The backdrop of the 1930s, combined with vivid depictions of the natural world, allows the novel to resonate deeply within the Southern literary tradition, drawing parallels with contemporaries while establishing its unique voice. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, an acclaimed author and journalist, drew from her own experiences in rural Florida to illuminate the struggles of agrarian life. Her immersion in the environment and the people of her community profoundly shaped her writing, fostering a deep understanding of human-animal relationships and the moral intricacies of rural existence. "The Yearling" won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1939, marking Rawlings as a vital figure in American literature and a powerful voice in women's writing. This timeless tale is highly recommended for readers seeking a rich exploration of adolescence and the poignant intersections between humanity and nature. It offers not just a story, but a reflective lens through which to understand our connection to the world around us and the universal trials of growing up.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 313
• Altersempfehlung: ab 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338095053
• Artikelnr.: 69740802

Autorenporträt

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896-1953) lived for twenty-five years in Cross Creek, Florida, the area that is the setting for The Yearling, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1939. She is the author of several earlier novels as well as a memoir, Cross Creek, which inspired the acclaimed motion picture of the same name. N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) began his artistic career as a young adult. Born in Needham, Massachusetts, Wyeth traveled the American West extensively and drew what he saw. His prolific career includes three thousand works and more than one hundred book illustrations, including those for a majority of the Scribner Illustrated Classics series.