Una Of The Hill Country
Una of the Hill Country is a novel by Mary Noailles Murfree, first published in 1884. It is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee in the late 19th century. The story follows Una, a young woman who is the daughter of a mountain farmer. Una is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She is determined to break free from the traditional roles of women in her society and to make her own decisions. Una's journey takes her from the mountains of Tennessee to the bustling city of Nashville. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious stranger who helps her on her journey. Una also discovers the power of love and friendship, and learns to accept the help of others. Una of the Hill Country is a classic novel that explores the themes of independence, identity, and the power of love. It is a timeless story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.
By Mary Noailles Murfree · First published 1911 · Genre: Regional Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 6,339 words
First lines
The old sawmill on Headlong Creek at the water-gap of Chilhowee Mountain was silent and still one day, its habit of industry suggested only in the ample expanse of sawdust spread thickly over a level open space in the woods hard by, to serve as footing for the "bran dance" that had been so long heralded and that was destined to end so strangely.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Noailles Murfree
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Regional Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Southern Gothic
- Length: 6,339 words
- Structure: 1 section, 62 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Regional Fiction — The book is set in the hill country of Tennessee and follows the life of Una, a young woman living in the area.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows Una's life as she navigates the changing times.
- Romance — Una's story is heavily focused on her romantic relationships with the men in her life.
- Southern Gothic — The book contains elements of the Southern Gothic genre, such as a focus on the dark side of life in the rural South.
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Fiction · Mountain life · Short stories · Social life and customs · Tennessee · bran · brent · circus · company · could · crowd · dance