Sanna: A Novel

By Mary E. Waller

Book Overview

Sanna: A Novel is a literary work by M. E. Waller that tells the story of a young girl named Sanna who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in rural Appalachia during the early 20th century. The novel is set in the years leading up to World War II and follows Sanna's journey as she navigates the challenges of poverty, family dysfunction, and societal oppression.Sanna is a complex character who is both vulnerable and resilient. She is deeply affected by the difficult circumstances of her life, including her father's alcoholism, her mother's mental illness, and the constant struggle for survival in a community that is plagued by poverty and violence. Despite these challenges, Sanna is determined to find a way to rise above her circumstances and create a better life for herself and those she loves.Throughout the novel, Waller explores themes of family, community, and the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity. The story is told with a lyrical and poetic style that captures the beauty and brutality of life in rural Appalachia. It is a powerful and moving work that offers a unique perspective on the American experience and the resilience of the human spirit.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: 1163629057
• ISBN13: 9781163629055
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"