Publisher's Synopsis
The Kentucky Warbler is a novel written by James Lane Allen, first published in 1898. Set in rural Kentucky in the late 19th century, the story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Ware, who is forced to leave her home and family to become a schoolteacher. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a difference in the lives of her students, despite the challenges she faces in a society that does not value education or women's rights.As Mary struggles to establish herself as a teacher, she also faces personal challenges, including a love triangle with two very different men: the wealthy and sophisticated John Eddring and the rugged and passionate David Ritchie. Mary must navigate her feelings for these two men while also dealing with the prejudices and expectations of her community.Throughout the novel, Allen explores themes of education, social class, gender roles, and the changing landscape of rural America. The Kentucky Warbler is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in the American South during a time of great change and upheaval.1918. With frontispiece. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. The book begins: Webster, along with thousands of other lusty forward-looking Kentucky children, went to the crowded public schools. There every morning against his will but with the connivance of his parents he was made a prisoner, as it seemed to him, and for long hours held as such while many things disagreeable or unnecessary, some by one teacher and some by another, were forced into his head. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
