Married by Annie Fellows Johnston

Married is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston, published in 1934. The story follows the lives of two couples, the Warrens and the Hastings, as they navigate their relationships and struggles with marriage, love, and identity. Set in Louisville, Kentucky, during the early 20th century, the novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the changing values of post-World War I America.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1934 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Fiction · 80 words

First lines

IT is such a little while From the time the fledgling tries To tip from the edge of the nest to the bough, Then lifts its wings and flies.

Till it sits in its own wee nest, Surprised out of growth or ken, And half-way feels that in some strange way It is learning to fly again.

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Married is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1934 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1934 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Drama, Fiction
• Length: 80 words
• Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• Where does Romance first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Romance — This book primarily revolves around the theme of love and relationships, with a focus on matrimonial bonds, dimensioning it as a romance novel.
• Drama — The novel explores the emotional ups and downs and personal growth of the characters, hence it can be categorized under the drama genre.
• Fiction — The narrative, settings and characters in this book are all imagined, making it a work of fiction.

Tags

historical fiction · romance · family drama · American literature · turn-of-the-century · Kentucky setting · small town life · marriage · relationships · social commentary · gender roles · class differences

More by Annie Fellows Johnston

• Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
• The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
• The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
• Big Brother (1893)
• In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
• Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
• The Little Colonel (1907)
• The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
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