The Picnic is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, published in 1930. It tells the story of a family of Kentucky farmers, the Logans, and their struggles to survive in the face of poverty and the changing times. The novel follows the family through a summer of picnics, which serve as a backdrop for the family's struggles. The Logans are a large family, with a father, mother, and seven children. They are poor, but they are determined to make the best of their situation. The novel follows the family as they try to make ends meet, and as they face the challenges of the changing times. The father, John Logan, is a hardworking farmer, but he is struggling to keep up with the changing technology of the time. The mother, Mary, is a strong and determined woman, who is determined to keep the family together. The novel follows the family as they face the challenges of the changing times, and as they try to make the best of their situation. The novel is a powerful and moving story of a family's struggle to survive in the face of poverty and the changing times.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Regional Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction