The People is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, published in 1929. It tells the story of a family living in rural Kentucky in the early 1900s. The main character is a young girl named Nancy, who is the daughter of a poor farmer. She is a bright and imaginative child, and she loves to explore the woods and fields around her home. As she grows older, she begins to understand the struggles of her family and the people around her, and she learns to appreciate the beauty of the land and the people who inhabit it. The novel follows Nancy as she grows up and experiences the joys and sorrows of life in a rural community. Along the way, she discovers the power of love and friendship, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Regional Fiction, Southern Gothic