May-Time by Annie Fellows Johnston

May-Time is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston, published in 1913. The story follows the lives of two young girls, Emily and Elizabeth, who are from different social classes but become friends during their summer vacation at a lake resort. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of class distinction, gender roles, and the challenges of growing up in the early 20th century.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1915 · Genre: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 276 words

First lines

THE Spring steals through the city streets, Silent and shrinking, half afraid, As if there came, from woods and fields, Some timid, bashful, country maid.

The lofty houses coldly frown, And coldly stares the stony street; But here and there from out a cleft There springs a flower to kiss her feet.

And here and there a crocus smiles A friendly greeting, or a spray Of blooming lilacs, fresh and sweet, Leans down and nods across her way.

Till, reassured, she smiles and sings, And on she passes, glad and fleet, And little children at their play Look up to catch her glances sweet.

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May-Time is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1915 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1915 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance
• Length: 276 words
• Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The author Annie Fellows Johnston is renowned for her children series and this book's plot and characters are designed for a child audience.
• Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific historical period and represents its cultural and societal characteristics.
• Adventure — The protagonists of the story embark on various adventures and experience different challenges.
• Romance — The story includes different romantic plotlines.

Tags

friendship · coming of age · nature · adventure · family · rural life · childhood · imagination · growth · seasons · community · self-discovery

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)
• All works by Annie Fellows Johnston