Another Oak by John Gould Fletcher
The novel explores the decline of a Southern aristocratic family through the eyes of its protagonist, a young woman who struggles to maintain her family's honor and traditions in the face of economic hardship and social change. The story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, and it delves into themes of identity, morality, and the fragility of human relationships.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Symbolism · 115 words
First lines
Poison ivy crawls at its root, I dare not approach it, It has an air of hate.
One would say a man had been hanged to its branches, It holds them in such a way.
The moon gets tangled in it, A distant steeple seems to bark From its belfry to the sky.
Something that no one ever loved, Is buried here: Some grey shape of deadly hate, Crawls on the back fence just beyond.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Symbolism, Gothic, Reflective
- Length: 115 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs structured verse and explores themes through imagery and metaphor.
- Nature Writing — The text reflects on natural elements, particularly the oak and its surroundings, conveying a deep connection to the environment.
- Symbolism — The oak and other elements serve as symbols representing deeper emotional and psychological themes.
- Gothic — The atmosphere of dread and the presence of dark imagery contribute to a gothic sensibility.
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Poetry · Nature · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory · Regionalism · Southern Gothic · American Literature · 20th Century · Modernism · Free Verse