Jemina, the Mountain Girl
The story revolves around Jemina, a young girl living in the Appalachian Mountains with her family. She dreams of escaping her impoverished life and moving to the city. When her mother dies, Jemina's father sends her to live with wealthy relatives in Charleston. As she navigates her new surroundings, Jemina struggles to reconcile her mountain upbringing with the refined culture of the city.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald · First published 1922 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 1,902 words
First lines
This don't pretend to be "Literature. " This is just a tale for red-blooded folks who want a _story_ and not just a lot of "psychological" stuff or "analysis. " Boy, you'll love it! Read it here, see it in the movies, play it on the phonograph, run it through the sewing-machine.
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Jemina, the Mountain Girl is listed on Textopian as a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, dated 1922 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Length: 1,902 words
- Structure: 1 section, 70 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The narrative is a fictional tale centered around the life of Jemina Tantrum and her experiences in the mountains.
- Adventure — The story involves elements of adventure, including the brewing of whiskey and the conflict between the Tantrums and Doldrums.
- Romance — The plot includes a romantic element between Jemina and the stranger, Edgar Edison.
- Comedy — The story contains humorous elements, particularly in the interactions between characters and the absurdity of the feud.
Tags
coming of age · rural life · self-discovery · adventure · friendship · isolation · nature · family dynamics · identity · struggle · resilience · love