The Prophet
The Prophet is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston and published in 1923. It tells the story of a young girl named Joel who lives on a farm in Kentucky during the early 20th century. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of rural life. Joel's father is a prophet who has visions of the future, which adds an element of mysticism to the story. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its exploration of the human condition.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1923 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 400 words
First lines
DARKNESS and silence, such as only fall At midnight, wrap the sleeping hamlets all; No life in all the dim world seems to be.
Then suddenly, Across the hills, far off and faint, I hear Sound through the dark, as through a dream, the call (How strange it seems!) of some bold chanticleer.
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The Prophet 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: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 400 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The Prophet is primarily targeted towards a younger audience, making Children's Literature the most relevant genre.
- Adventure — The protagonist engages in numerous exciting adventures throughout the book, fitting the Adventure genre.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical-era with fictional characters, situating it as Historical Fiction.
Tags
American literature · coming of age · family drama · historical fiction · literary fiction · novel · protagonist · religion · romance · small town · southern gothic · symbolism
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