“Magic birds were dancing in the mystic marsh. The grass swayed with them, and the shallow waters, and the earth fluttered under them. The earth was dancing with the cranes, and the low sun, and the wind and sky.”
Book:The Yearling
Quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Work
The Yearling
William Faulkner's 'The Yearling' is a poignant story of growth and survival. It follows the adventures of a young boy living in rural Florida during the 1930s. The narrative centers on his deep bond with a fawn he rescues and raises, as well as his struggle to navigate the harsh realities of his family's life during a time of economic hardship. 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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