Early Autumn by Louis Bromfield
Early Autumn by Louis Bromfield delves into the complexities of the Pentland family as they confront the lingering effects of a loved one's death, grappling with grief, societal expectations, and the return of a relative that challenges their established traditions and relationships. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil and personal struggles of each family member as they seek to find solace and understanding amidst their shared loss.
By Louis Bromfield · First published 1948 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 10 chapters · 116,678 words
First lines
There was a ball in the old Pentland house because for the first time in nearly forty years there was a young girl in the family to be introduced to the polite world of Boston and to the elect who had been asked to come on from New York and Philadelphia. So the old house was all bedizened with lanterns and bunches of late spring flowers, and in the bare, white-painted, dignified hallway a Negro band, hidden discreetly by flowers, sat making noisy, obscene music.
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Early Autumn is listed on Textopian as a novel by Louis Bromfield, dated 1948 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Louis Bromfield
- Date: 1948 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 116,678 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 1,659 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The novel explores complex characters and themes, focusing on human relationships and emotional depth.
- Drama — The plot centers around interpersonal conflicts and emotional struggles, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
- Romance — Romantic relationships and their complications are central to the narrative.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect historical elements relevant to the time period.
Tags
Fiction · Novel · Literary Fiction · American Literature · Family Drama · Coming of Age · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Rural Life · Agriculture · Farm Life · Small Town America
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X