Among the Hills by Francis Sherman
Among the Hills is a novel written by Francis Sherman that tells the story of a young woman named Sarah who moves to a small town in the Appalachian Mountains after her father's death. The book explores themes of grief, identity, and community as Sarah navigates her new life among the locals.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Pastoral · 277 words
First lines
Far off, to eastward, I see the wide hill sloping Up to the place where the pines and sky are one; All the hill is gray with its young budding birches And red with its maple-tips and yellow with the sun.
Sometimes, over it rolls a purple shadow Of a ragged cloud that wanders in the large, open sky, Born where the ploughed fields border on the river And melting into space where the pines are black and high.
There all is quiet; but here where I am waiting, Among the firs behind me the wind is ill at ease; The crows, too, proclaim their old, incessant trouble, -- I think there is some battle raging in the surging trees.
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Among the Hills is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francis Sherman, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Pastoral, Romanticism
- Length: 277 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Nature Writing — The themes and descriptions focus heavily on natural landscapes and elements.
- Pastoral — The work idealizes rural life and nature, contrasting it with human concerns.
- Romanticism — The text emphasizes emotion, individualism, and a deep appreciation for nature.
Tags
nature · landscape · rural · exploration · adventure · self-discovery · isolation · community · relationships · growth · reflection · journey