Weeds by Edith Summers Kelley
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| Author | Kelley, Edith Summers, 1884-1956 |
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| LoC No. | 23012959 |
| Title | Weeds |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Weeds" by Edith Summers Kelley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in rural Scott County, Kentucky, and revolves around Bill Pippinger, a kind-hearted farmer who, despite his good nature and attempts to be a responsible neighbor and provider, struggles under the weight of his unfulfilled dreams and the challenges of farm life. The narrative explores themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and personal aspirations, particularly through the character of Judith, his lively daughter who embodies a spirit of vitality and curiosity distinctly at odds with her drab surroundings. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Bill Pippinger and his idyllic yet demanding life on the farm, characterized by neighborly generosity and a certain idyllic simplicity, even amid many challenges. The opening chapters provide a clear glimpse into Bill's family dynamics, describing his dutiful wife, Aunt Annie, their five children, and their small, cluttered home filled with the laughter and quarrels typical of childhood. Judith, the youngest daughter, stands out as a spirited and energetic child who often finds herself at odds with the conventional expectations of her family and community. The atmosphere is established through vivid descriptions of farm life, local social interactions, and the intricate relationships that shape the Pippingers' world, setting the stage for Judith's developing character and the complexities of their rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rural women -- Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Farm life -- Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tobacco farmers -- Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tobacco farms -- Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61201 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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