
A Mood by Annie Fellows Johnston
The novel follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is struggling to find her place in the world after the death of her father. She finds solace in her art and her relationships with the people around her, but ultimately learns that true happiness comes from within. The story explores themes of grief, identity, and the search for meaning in life.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1924 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Drama · 162 words
First lines
SOMETHING has made the world so changed, Something is lost from field and sky, And the earth and sun are sadly estranged, And the songs of Nature seemed turned to a cry.
Yet I heard my blithe little neighbor tell How fair is the spring to see.
Ah, well, -- Perhaps the change is in me.
Something has gone from your smile, sweetheart; Something I miss from your look, your tone.
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A Mood is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Drama, Coming of Age, Historical
- Length: 162 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Fiction — The book 'A Mood' by Annie Fellows Johnston explores characters and events through a narrative structure, making 'Fiction' its primary genre.
- Romance — Elements of love, passion, and interpersonal relationships are central themes in 'A Mood', placing it within the 'Romance' genre.
- Drama — The book explores conflict, emotions and has high levels of emotional content which aligns with the 'Drama' genre.
- Coming of Age — With the growth and personal development of the protagonist throughout the story, the book fits into the 'Coming of Age' genre.
Tags
American literature · coming of age · family drama · historical fiction · Kentucky · literary fiction · novel · psychological · relationships · small town · southern gothic · women's studies
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