Children Of Storm (1920)

By I.A.R. Wylie

Book Overview

""Children of Storm"" is a novel written by Ida Alexa Ross Wylie and published in 1920. The story takes place in the early 1900s in the American South and follows the lives of two families, the Dillons and the Barringtons. The Dillons are a poor white family who live in a small town, while the Barringtons are a wealthy family who own a large plantation nearby. The novel explores the themes of race, class, and gender roles in the South during this time period. The Dillons struggle to make ends meet and face discrimination from the wealthier white families, while the Barringtons deal with their own family drama and secrets. The main characters are the children of both families, who form a bond despite their differences. The story follows their coming-of-age experiences and the challenges they face as they navigate the complex social and political landscape of the South. Overall, ""Children of Storm"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the harsh realities of life in the American South during the early 1900s. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern literature and the history of race relations in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164602675
• ISBN13: 9781164602675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"