Under The Tree

By Elizabeth Madox Roberts

Book Overview

Under The Tree is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts that tells the story of a family living in rural Kentucky during the early 20th century. The main character, Mary, is a young girl who is trying to make sense of the world around her. Her family is struggling to make ends meet, and they are constantly at odds with their neighbors. Mary's father is an alcoholic and her mother is overworked and exhausted. Despite these challenges, Mary finds solace in nature and in the company of her siblings. She spends much of her time under a large tree on their property, where she daydreams and reflects on her life. As the novel progresses, Mary learns important lessons about love, loss, and the importance of family. Under The Tree is a poignant and beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in rural America during a time of great change.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: 1163756091
• ISBN13: 9781163756096
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"