The Quiet Valley by Francis Sherman
The Quiet Valley is a novel by Francis Sherman that tells the story of a small town in rural America during the Great Depression. The book follows several characters as they navigate their way through difficult times, including poverty, unemployment, and social upheaval. Despite these challenges, the people of the valley find strength in their community and in each other, ultimately emerging from the crisis with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1935 · Genre: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Pastoral · 299 words
First lines
They pity me who have grown old, -- So old, mine eyes may not behold If any wolf chance near the fold.
They pity me, because, alas!
I lie and dream among the grass, And let the herds unheeded pass.
They deem I must be sorrowing, Because I note not when the Spring Is over me and everything.
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The Quiet Valley is listed on Textopian as a novel by Francis Sherman, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Pastoral, Tragedy, Reflective
- Length: 299 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a rhythmic and rhyming pattern.
- Historical Fiction — References to past events and characters suggest a historical context.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery focus on rural life and nature.
- Tragedy — Themes of loss, sorrow, and forlornness are prevalent.
Tags
nature · solitude · peace · rural · landscape · reflection · tranquility · isolation · serenity · exploration · self-discovery · community