The Sojourner

Name: The Sojourner
Author: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Sojourner is a novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, set in the early 20th century in rural Florida. It tells the story of a young woman, Sojourner, who is determined to make her own way in the world despite the obstacles she faces. Sojourner is a strong-willed, independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She leaves her family’s farm in the Florida backwoods and moves to the city of Jacksonville, where she finds work as a housekeeper. Despite the challenges she faces, Sojourner is determined to make a better life for herself. Along the way, she meets a variety of people who help her on her journey, including a kind-hearted doctor, a wealthy widow, and a young man who is determined to win her heart. Through her struggles and triumphs, Sojourner discovers the strength and courage to make her own destiny.

By Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings · First published 1953 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Southern Gothic, Adventure · 44 chapters · 122,219 words

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For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding. - 1 Chronicles 29:15

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Work type: Novel
Author: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Date: 1953 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Southern Gothic, Adventure, Romance
Length: 122,219 words
Structure: 44 chapters, 4,790 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Sojourner is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery in the American South.
Southern Gothic — The Sojourner contains elements of Southern Gothic literature, such as the exploration of the dark side of the American South and its culture.
Adventure — The Sojourner follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery, which includes a number of adventures and challenges.
Romance — The Sojourner contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a local man, which adds to the story's overall narrative.