Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake by Robert Frank Jarrett
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| Author | Jarrett, Robert Frank, 1864-1948 |
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| LoC No. | 16016103 |
| Title | Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Occoneechee, the Maid of the Mystic Lake" by Robert Frank Jarrett is a poetic novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Occoneechee, a young Cherokee maiden, her father Junaluska, and the warrior Whippoorwill. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the rich heritage of the Cherokee people, intertwining the deep connection they have with nature and their struggles against encroaching forces. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to the historical and cultural context of the Cherokee Nation through a blend of prose and poetry. It sets the stage with the depiction of the haunting beauty of the Appalachian landscape and the profound sadness enveloping the Cherokee as they face displacement and loss. The chapter explores the connections between Occoneechee and her father, highlighting their familial bond and the legacy of legends that have shaped their lives amidst the dramatic backdrop of their diminishing world. It also foreshadows Occoneechee's longing for her lost love, Whippoorwill, setting in motion a quest filled with both natural beauty and human tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Cherokee Indians -- Folklore |
| Subject | Cherokee language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53375 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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