At Twilight

Name: At Twilight
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

At Twilight is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston, published in 1923. The story follows the life of a young girl named Hester who grows up in a small town in Kentucky during the late 19th century. Hester's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with a man named Jesse, who is from a different social class than her. Despite their differences, they find themselves drawn to each other, but their love is threatened by the societal norms of the time. The novel explores themes of love, class, and gender roles, and it is considered a classic of American literature.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1923 · Genre: Fiction, Short Stories, Historical Fiction · 95 words

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A TINY bird flits through the twilight brown, When sunset dreams make all the garden fair, Whose soft notes fall into the quiet air Like olive leaves on waters smooth dropped down.

Emblems of rest, when floods of care do cease, Into my heart, as well, they fall and float, An olive leaf each faint and dreamy note -- I recognize their sign, and feel at peace.

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At Twilight is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1923 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction
Length: 95 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fiction — At Twilight is a series of individual fictional narratives in the form of lectures framed around an fictional author's society meeting.
Short Stories — At Twilight is a collection of short stories, including The Mistress of the Manse, The Jester’s Sword, and There Was a Little Girl.
Historical Fiction — At Twilight includes stories set in historical periods, including settings such as old English manors and the American colonial period.
Women's Fiction — Annie Fellows Johnston was a noted author of women's fiction and At Twilight revolves around experiences and perspectives of female characters.