Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories by Jr. John Fox

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Author Fox, John, Jr., 1862-1919
Title Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents On Hell-fer-Sartain Creek -- Through the gap -- A trick o' trade -- Grayson's baby -- Courtin' on Cutshin -- The message in the sand -- The senator's last trade -- Preachin' on Kingdom-Come -- The passing of Abraham Shivers -- A purple rhododendron.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories" by John Fox Jr. is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of Appalachian life and culture. The narratives explore the lives of mountain people in Kentucky, featuring themes of love, rivalry, and the complex moral fabric of rural communities. This book provides a glimpse into a world shaped by nature's challenges, human emotions, and the underlying tension of personal relationships. The stories within this collection, including the titular tale "Hell Fer Sartain," interweave various characters and their experiences in the backwoods of Kentucky. Skillfully narrated, the stories showcase the interpersonal dramas that arise from misunderstandings and the consequences of gossip, illustrated through the relationships between characters like Rich Harp, Harve Hall, and the enigmatic Abe Shivers. With vibrant descriptions and poignant dialogue, the collection delves into themes of honor, betrayal, and resilience, while painting a vivid picture of the rural Southern landscape. Throughout the narratives, Fox's use of dialect brings authenticity to the characters, capturing the unique flavor of their lives and the moral dilemmas they navigate in a sometimes unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Mountain life -- Fiction
Subject Cumberland Mountains -- Fiction
Subject Kentucky -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 410
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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