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Title: A Mountain Europa
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Prepared by David Reed
Summary: "A Mountain Europa" by John Fox, Jr. is a novel set in the southern Appalachian mountains, possibly written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young man named Clayton who finds himself intertwined in the rustic life of the mountains, becoming intrigued by a unique young woman named Easter Hicks. As he navigates the complexities of mountain culture, he grapples with themes of love, identity, and the encroachment of civilization on traditional ways of life. The opening of the novel introduces Clayton as he embarks on a descent from the mountain, having experienced a moment of serene connection with nature. He encounters Easter while she playfully rides a bull, showcasing her strong will and the unusual customs of her rural upbringing. Their initial interaction is charged with curiosity and tension; Clayton is surprised by her forthrightness compared to other mountain women. As he becomes more involved in the community and begins to learn about Easter's life, including her resilience amidst challenges, the reader is drawn into a blossoming narrative of attraction and adventure set against the backdrop of changing societal landscapes in the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fox, John, Jr., 1862-1919
EBook No.: 3025
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Downloads: 40
Language: English
Subject: Kentucky -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: A Mountain Europa
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Prepared by David Reed
Summary: "A Mountain Europa" by John Fox, Jr. is a novel set in the southern Appalachian mountains, possibly written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young man named Clayton who finds himself intertwined in the rustic life of the mountains, becoming intrigued by a unique young woman named Easter Hicks. As he navigates the complexities of mountain culture, he grapples with themes of love, identity, and the encroachment of civilization on traditional ways of life. The opening of the novel introduces Clayton as he embarks on a descent from the mountain, having experienced a moment of serene connection with nature. He encounters Easter while she playfully rides a bull, showcasing her strong will and the unusual customs of her rural upbringing. Their initial interaction is charged with curiosity and tension; Clayton is surprised by her forthrightness compared to other mountain women. As he becomes more involved in the community and begins to learn about Easter's life, including her resilience amidst challenges, the reader is drawn into a blossoming narrative of attraction and adventure set against the backdrop of changing societal landscapes in the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fox, John, Jr., 1862-1919
EBook No.: 3025
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Downloads: 40
Language: English
Subject: Kentucky -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.