The People
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 · 25 words
First lines
The ants are walking under the ground, And the pigeons are flying over the steeple, And in between are the people.
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The People 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: Historical Fiction, Regional Fiction, Southern Gothic, Realism
- Length: 25 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The People is set in the early 20th century in rural Kentucky, and follows the lives of the people living in the fictional town of Old Sion. This places the novel firmly in the genre of historical fiction.
- Regional Fiction — The People is set in rural Kentucky, and the novel focuses on the lives of the people living in the fictional town of Old Sion. This places the novel firmly in the genre of regional fiction.
- Southern Gothic — The People is set in rural Kentucky and follows the lives of the people living in the fictional town of Old Sion. The novel contains elements of the supernatural, as well as themes of death and decay, which are common in Southern Gothic literature.
- Realism — The People is written in a realistic style, focusing on the everyday lives of the people living in the fictional town of Old Sion. This places the novel firmly in the genre of realism.
Tags
community · rural · family · struggle · identity · society · relationships · tradition · change · conflict · resilience · human experience