Hag-Hollerin' Time by Hervey Allen
The novel is a historical fiction account of the American Civil War and its aftermath. It focuses on the experiences of a group of soldiers from Pennsylvania who enlist in the Union Army. The story explores themes of patriotism, duty, and the human cost of war. Through the characters' struggles and triumphs, the novel provides a nuanced portrayal of life during this tumultuous period in American history.
By Hervey Allen · First published 1933 · Genre: Poetry, Southern Gothic, Fantasy · 144 words
First lines
Black Julius peered out from the galley fly; Behind Jim Island, lying long and dim; An infra owl-light tinged the twilight sky As if a bonfire burned for cherubim.
Dark orange flames came leering through the pines, And then the moon's face, struggling with a sneeze, Along the flat horizon's level lines Her nostrils fingered with palmetto trees.
Her platinum wand made water wrinkles buckle; Old Julius gave appreciative chuckle; "It's jes about hag-hollerin' time," he said.
I watched the globous buckeyes in his head
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hervey Allen
- Date: 1933 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Southern Gothic, Fantasy, Folklore
- Length: 144 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Southern Gothic — The imagery and themes suggest a Southern Gothic atmosphere, with elements of the supernatural and a focus on the Southern landscape.
- Fantasy — The mention of 'water-witches' and other fantastical elements indicates a fantasy genre influence.
- Folklore — The reference to 'hag-hollerin'' and other cultural elements suggest a basis in folklore.
Tags
Southern Gothic · Historical Fiction · American Literature · Regionalism · Folklore · Mythology · Supernatural · Magical Realism · Coming of Age · Social Commentary · Rural Life · Family Dynamics