The Well by John Gould Fletcher
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who returns to her family's ancestral home after being away for many years. She becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and power struggles within her family, particularly with her brother and his wife. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity as the protagonist navigates these treacherous waters.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1935 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Symbolism · 54 words
First lines
The well is not used now, Its waters are tainted.
I remember there was once a man went down To clean it.
He found it very cold and deep, With a queer niche in one of its sides, From which he hauled forth buckets of bricks and dirt.
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The Well is listed on Textopian as a novel by John Gould Fletcher, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Symbolism, Modernism
- Length: 54 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language and structure, emphasizing rhythm and imagery.
- Literary Fiction — The themes explore human experience and introspection, focusing on memory and the passage of time.
- Symbolism — The well serves as a metaphor for deeper emotional and existential themes.
- Modernism — The writing reflects modernist characteristics, such as fragmented narrative and exploration of subjective experience.
Tags
Southern Gothic · Literary Fiction · Regionalism · Coming-of-Age · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Rural Life · Isolation · Loneliness · Moral Ambiguity · Psychological Insight · Symbolism