The Front Door
The novel revolves around the lives of a family living in a small town in the American South during the early 20th century. The story centers on the patriarch, a man struggling to maintain his family's social status and economic stability amidst the decline of the old aristocracy. As the narrative unfolds, themes of decay, nostalgia, and the loss of traditional values are explored through the characters' experiences with love, betrayal, and ultimately, tragedy.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Memoir · 75 words
First lines
It was always the place where our farewells were taken, When we travelled to the north.
I remember there was one who made some journey, But did not come back.
Many years they waited for him, At last the one who wished the most to see him, Was carried out of this selfsame door in death.
Since then all our family partings Have been at another door.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Philosophical, Drama
- Length: 75 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language and explores themes of farewell and memory, characteristic of poetic expression.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative delves into deep emotional themes and character reflections, typical of literary fiction.
- Memoir — The personal and reflective nature of the content suggests autobiographical elements, akin to memoir.
- Philosophical — The exploration of themes such as loss and the passage of time indicates philosophical undertones.
Tags
Southern Gothic · Literary Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Family Drama · Small Town Life · Social Commentary · Regionalism · American Literature · 1920s Setting · Rural America · Class Conflict · Morality Tale