The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel
The Hills of Home, written by Alfred Coppel, is a novel that explores the themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in life. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named John, as he navigates his way through the rolling hills of his hometown, grappling with the challenges of adulthood and the complexities of human relationships. Through John's journey, Coppel delves into the human experience, examining the ways in which we form connections with others and the ways in which our surroundings shape our understanding of ourselves. The novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, offering insights into the nature of love, loss, and the search for purpose in life.
By Alfred Coppel · First published 1923 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 3,690 words
First lines
"The river ran still and deep, green and gray in the eddies with the warm smell of late summer rising out of the slow water. Madrone and birch and willow, limp in the evening quiet, and the taste of smouldering leaves.
It wasn't the Russian River. It was the Sacred Iss. The sun had touched the gem-encrusted cliffs by the shores of the Lost Sea of Korus and had vanished, leaving only the stillness of the dusk and the lonely cry of shore birds.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alfred Coppel
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 3,690 words
- Structure: 1 section, 116 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is noted for its themes of space travel and scientific discovery, common to the science fiction genre.
- Adventure — Due to the book's focus on exploration and journey, it can be classified as an adventure story.
- Drama — The novel features a great deal of interpersonal conflict and emotional tension, fitting the drama genre.
Tags
Romance · Family · Coming of Age · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Contemporary · American Literature · Small Town Life · Midlife Crisis · Self-Discovery · Nostalgia · Memoir