Sufficiency by Annie Fellows Johnston

Name: Sufficiency
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Sufficiency is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston, published in 1925. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret Laurence, who grows up in a small town in Kentucky during the early 20th century. Margaret's life is marked by hardship and struggle, as she navigates her way through adolescence and into adulthood. Despite the challenges she faces, Margaret remains determined to make a better life for herself and those around her. The novel explores themes of poverty, gender roles, and the struggles of rural life in the American South during the 1920s. Johnston's writing is descriptive and evocative, bringing the characters and their world to life in vivid detail. Through Margaret's experiences, the novel highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of those living in poverty, as well as the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during this time period. Overall, Sufficiency is a powerful and moving portrayal of life in rural America during the 1920s, and a testament to the strength and determination of those who face adversity with courage and grace.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1925 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Historical · 82 words

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THE bird that sings one only strain, / To tell his passion o'er and o'er, / Can feel as much of joy or pain / As if he knew a thousand more.

And thou, sweet maid, whose gentle thought / In smiles or tears finds present vent, / What feeling could thy soul be taught, / Or who has words more eloquent?

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Drama, Historical
Length: 82 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs

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Fiction — The book employs a fictional plot and characters that focus on exploring emotional journeys and experiences.
Drama — The book's dramatic moments and dialogues are quite notable, often looking at conflicts between characters or within a character's self.
Historical — While it is not mainly known as a historical book, the book's setting and time period mean that it carries elements of historical fiction.