The House of Change by Francis Sherman
The House of Change is a novel by Francis Sherman that follows the story of a family living in a small town during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of poverty, resilience, and hope as the characters navigate their way through difficult times.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1987 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature · 169 words
First lines
Was it last Autumn only, when I stood / At the field's edge, and watched the red glow creep / Among the leaves, and saw the swift flame sweep / From spruce to hemlock, till the living wood / Became a devastated solitude?
For now, behold, old seeds, long years asleep, / Wake; and a legion of young birches leap / To life, and tell the ashes life is good.
O Love of long ago, when this mad fire / Is over, and the ruins of my soul / With the Spring wind the old quest would resume, -- / When age knocks at the inn of youth's desire, / Shall the new growth, now worthier of the goal, / Find still untenanted the chosen room?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Nature, Philosophical, Reflective
- Length: 169 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Romantic — Themes of love and longing are central to the narrative.
- Nature — The imagery and themes are heavily focused on natural elements and the changing seasons.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep questions about life, growth, and the passage of time.
Tags
transformation · identity · family · conflict · growth · resilience · change · relationships · self-discovery · journey · emotional · narrative