Seedtime and Harvest by Arthur Gask
The novel follows the fortunes of the family of John and Mary Blythe, who live in a small village in rural England. John is a farmer, and Mary is a housewife. They have two sons, Tom and Jack, and a daughter, Mary. The novel follows the family through the changing seasons, as they experience the joys and sorrows of rural life. The family faces a number of challenges, including a difficult harvest, a family tragedy, and a financial crisis. Through it all, the family remains strong and resilient, and ultimately triumphs over adversity. The novel is a vivid portrait of rural life in England in the early 20th century, and is a testament to the strength of family bonds. It is a timeless story of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
By Arthur Gask · First published 1944 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 2,173 words
First lines
The earth is ever a hard master, and the farm was one of that number in Australia, not very distant from a township and yet far enough away to make life lonely for those living in it. He had purposely come home late and night had well fallen when his boots clattered outside the lobby door. He was a big and rather coarse-looking man of 34.
Entering the kitchen he gave his wife a quick look and then turned away his eyes. "I'm late," he remarked carelessly. "I stopped to finish a bit of fencing." He pulled off his sodden boots. "The creek's high tonight and there's more rain coming."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Gask
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Family Saga
- Length: 2,173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 73 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a novel written by Arthur Gask, which is a form of fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two families, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationships between the two families, making it a romance novel.
- Family Saga — The book follows the lives of two families over a period of time, making it a family saga.
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fiction · drama · family · relationships · love · conflict · growth · nature · rural · historical · life cycles · redemption