“Sorrow was like the wind. It came in gusts.”
Book:South Moon Under
Quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Work
South Moon Under
South Moon Under is a literary work set in the remote swamp country of Florida. The story follows a young boy who must adapt to life in the challenging environment of the Everglades, surrounded by the rhythms of nature and the rugged individuals who inhabit the region. The novel is noted for its vivid depiction of the Florida landscape and its exploration of themes related to survival, independence, and the connection between humans and their natural surroundings. more
Author
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was an American author renowned for her works set in the Florida Everglades. Her novel 'The Yearling' earned her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1939. Born on August 8, 1896, Rawlings passed away on December 14, 1953. more
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