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Violence
Barely any
Mild; rural life in early 20th century Kentucky sometimes involves violence
Language
None
No strong language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Mild; period drinking in the rural Kentucky tradition
Emotional Intensity
None
No psychological concerns; warm and celebratory of Appalachian life
What this book is about
Jesse Stuart (1906-1984) was one of the most prolific and beloved writers of Appalachian life, producing poetry, novels, and short stories about the people of W-Hollow, Kentucky where he grew up and lived his entire life. This reader collects the best of Stuart's work — warm, detailed portraits of rural life, hard work, education, and the particular dignity of people who know their place in the world.
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