The Hickory Limb by Parker Fillmore

Name: The Hickory Limb
Author: Parker Fillmore

The Hickory Limb is a coming-of-age story about a young man named Parker Fillmore. After his father dies, Parker is left to fend for himself in the small town of Hickory Limb, Tennessee. He struggles to find his place in the world, and to make sense of his father's death. Parker meets a variety of characters, from the town's eccentric mayor to a mysterious girl who lives in the woods. He also discovers a secret about his father's past that changes his life forever. As he navigates his way through the town, Parker learns valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship. The Hickory Limb is a heartwarming story about a young man's journey to find his place in the world. It is a story of hope, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.

By Parker Fillmore · First published 1907 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Mystery, Fiction · 10,144 words

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Gladys Bailey had a parasol in one hand and a card-case in the other. From her own wide experience in social usage, she was going to initiate the twins into the mystery of formal calls. She had told them earlier in the day that they might bring their younger sister, but later reflection decided her to withdraw this permission. As Katherine and Alice were ready first, it was easy to explain to them her reasons.

"Four," Gladys said, "are too many to go calling. Margery's too little for our crowd anyway, and, besides, that would make three from one family. We had just better start before she comes down."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Parker Fillmore
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Southern Gothic, Mystery, Fiction, Literary Fiction
Length: 10,144 words
Structure: 1 section, 207 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Southern Gothic — The Hickory Limb is set in the rural South and explores themes of death, decay, and the supernatural, which are all common elements of Southern Gothic literature.
Mystery — The Hickory Limb follows a protagonist as they investigate a mysterious death, making it a mystery novel.
Fiction — The Hickory Limb is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
Literary Fiction — The Hickory Limb is a work of literary fiction, as it is a story that focuses on character development and explores themes of morality and human nature.