Motherhood by Annie Fellows Johnston

Name: Motherhood
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Motherhood is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston in 1901. The story follows the life of a young woman named Elnora Comstock as she navigates her role as a mother and wife in a small town in Kentucky during the early 20th century. The novel explores themes of gender roles, family dynamics, and the challenges of rural life.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1916 · Genre: Family Literature, Historical Fiction, Women's Literature · 84 words

First lines

FOR two dear heads of bronze and amber, For baby eyes of blue and brown, For two who cling, and kiss, and clamber, And on my shoulder nestle down.

All little hearts are dearer to me, All little faces sweet and bright, All childish tears and woes undo me, And I would heal them all to-night.

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Motherhood is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1916 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Family Literature, Historical Fiction, Women's Literature, Southern Literature, Domestic Fiction
Length: 84 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Family Literature — This book centers around the theme of motherhood and explores the various familial relationships and duties associated with it.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a particular historical period and incorporates many historical realities into its fiction narrative.
Women's Literature — As it delves into the world of a mother's joys and struggles, it is particularly relevant to the women's literature genre.
Southern Literature — The book by Annie Fellows Johnston, herself a Kentuckian, integrates Southern culture and perspectives.