No Haid Pawn by Thomas Nelson Page

Name: No Haid Pawn
Author: Thomas Nelson Page

No Haid Pawn is a novel by Thomas Nelson Page, set in the post-Civil War South. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is struggling to make a living in the Reconstruction-era South. He is a former Confederate soldier, and he is determined to make a success of himself despite the difficult circumstances. He takes a job as a clerk in a store owned by a former slave, and soon finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the former slave and a white landowner. John must choose between loyalty to his employer and loyalty to his own people, and his decision will have far-reaching consequences. The novel is a powerful exploration of race, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a divided society.

By Thomas Nelson Page · First published 1922 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Historical Fiction, Realism · 6,174 words

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It was a ghostly place in broad daylight, if the glimmer that stole in through the dense forest that surrounded it when the sun was directly overhead deserved this delusive name. At any other time it was--why, we were afraid even to talk about it! and as to venturing within its gloomy borders, it was currently believed among us that to do so was to bring upon the intruder certain death. I knew every foot of ground, wet and dry, within five miles of my father's house, except this plantation, for I had hunted by day and night every field, forest, and marsh within that radius; but the swamp and "ma'shes" that surrounded this place I had never invaded. The boldest hunter on the plantation would call off his dogs and go home if they struck a trail that crossed the sobby boundary-line of "No Haid Pawn."

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Work type: Short story
Author: Thomas Nelson Page
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Southern Gothic, Historical Fiction, Realism
Length: 6,174 words
Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Southern Gothic — No Haid Pawn is a novel by Thomas Nelson Page set in the American South during the Reconstruction era. It follows the story of a young man who is struggling to make his way in a post-Civil War society. The novel is characterized by its dark and brooding atmosphere, its exploration of themes such as racism and classism, and its use of Southern dialect and imagery.
Historical Fiction — No Haid Pawn is set in the American South during the Reconstruction era, and thus is a work of historical fiction. It explores the social and political issues of the time period, as well as the struggles of the characters to make their way in a post-Civil War society.
Realism — No Haid Pawn is a realistic novel, as it is set in a specific time period and explores the struggles of its characters in a realistic manner. The novel is characterized by its use of Southern dialect and imagery, as well as its exploration of themes such as racism and classism.