Under the Leaves
Under the Leaves is a story of love, loss, and redemption set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. It follows the lives of two young people, Will and Lila, who are struggling to make sense of their lives in the wake of tragedy. Will is a young man who has been struggling with depression and addiction since the death of his father. He is trying to find his way in the world, but he is haunted by his past and the guilt he feels for his father's death. Lila is a young woman who has been struggling with her own demons since the death of her mother. She is trying to find her place in the world, but she is also struggling with her own guilt and shame. The two of them find solace in each other, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Along the way, they learn to forgive themselves and each other, and to find the courage to move forward.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance · 58 words
First lines
The phalanxes of corn stand grim and serried, Dull gold the sodden sheaves, The violets that smiled with Spring are buried Under the leaves.
Along the land the Winter's doom is creeping All vainly Autumn grieves; And she who made my heart's sweet Spring is sleeping Under the leaves.
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Under the Leaves is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 58 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Under the Leaves is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author's imagination.
- Literary Fiction — Under the Leaves is a work of literary fiction, as it is a story that focuses on the development of characters and themes, rather than plot.
- Romance — Under the Leaves contains elements of romance, as it follows the relationship between two characters.
- Historical Fiction — Under the Leaves contains elements of historical fiction, as it is set in a specific time period and includes references to historical events.
Tags
American poetry · autumn · corn · doom · dull · gold · grim · heart's · land · leaves · phalanxes · poetry