Numbers by Elizabeth Madox Roberts

Name: Numbers
Author: Elizabeth Madox Roberts

In Elizabeth Madox Roberts' novel The Time of Man, the protagonist, Ellen Chesser, is a young woman living in rural Kentucky in the early twentieth century. She is the daughter of a poor farmer, and her life is filled with hard work and struggle. Despite her difficult circumstances, Ellen is determined to make something of her life and to find a way out of poverty. The novel follows Ellen as she navigates the complexities of growing up in a rural community, and as she struggles to find her place in the world. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including her beloved grandmother, her hardworking father, and a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to her future. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the power of hope in the face of adversity. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of hardship. It is a story of love, loss, and the power of family. Ultimately, it is a story of hope and the possibility of a better future.

By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Regional Fiction · 92 words

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When I can count the numbers far, And know all the figures that there are,

Then I'll know everything, and I Can know about the ground and sky,

And all the little bugs I see, And I'll count the leaves on the silver-leaf tree, And all the days that ever can be.

I'll know all the cows and sheep that pass, And I'll know all the grass,

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Numbers is listed on Textopian as a short story by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, dated 1922 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Elizabeth Madox Roberts
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Regional Fiction, Southern Fiction
Length: 92 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — Elizabeth Madox Roberts is known for her lyrical writing style and her exploration of themes such as family, faith, and the human condition, which are all common elements of literary fiction.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of a family living in rural Kentucky, making it a historical fiction novel.
Regional Fiction — The book is set in rural Kentucky and focuses on the lives of the people living in the area, making it a regional fiction novel.
Southern Fiction — The book is set in the American South and focuses on the lives of the people living in the area, making it a Southern fiction novel.