Most Popular Books by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

A young boy living in the Florida backwoods is forced to decide the fate of a fawn he has lovingly raised as a pet.

Best of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (The Yearling/ Cross Creek) (Set of 2 Books) by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Immerse yourself in the captivating storytelling of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings with Best of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. This set includes two of Rawlings'' most acclaimed works, The Yearling and Cross Creek. Through vivid descriptions, rich characters, and poignant narratives, Rawlings brings to life the beauty of nature, the complexities of human relationships, and the timeless struggles of the human spirit. Key Aspects of the Book Best of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Rich Natural Descriptions: Rawlings'' writing captures the essence of the natural world, painting vivid landscapes and evoking the sights, sounds, and scents of her beloved Florida surroundings. From the lush forests and meandering rivers to the vibrant flora and fauna, her descriptions immerse readers in the beauty and power of nature. Complex Human Relationships: The books delve into the intricacies of human relationships, exploring themes of family, love, loss, and resilience. Rawlings crafts characters with depth and nuance, portraying their struggles, triumphs, and the complexities of their emotional journeys. Readers are drawn into the intricate dynamics between characters, forging connections that resonate long after the final page. Timeless Themes: Rawlings'' works touch upon timeless themes that resonate across generations. From the search for identity and belonging to the tension between human desires and the constraints of society, her narratives offer insights into the universal human experience. Through her storytelling, Rawlings explores the triumphs and tragedies of life, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys. MarjorieKinnan Rawlings was an American author known for her evocative portrayals of rural Florida life. Her works, including The Yearling and Cross Creek, exemplify her talent for capturing the beauty of nature and the complexities of human relationships. Rawlings'' deep connection to the land and her keen observations of human nature have made her an enduring figure in American literature. Best of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings offers readers a glimpse into her literary prowess and the profound stories that have captivated audiences for decades.

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896 - 1953) was an American author who lived in rural Florida and wrote novels with rural themes and settings. Her best known work, The Yearling, about a boy who adopts an orphaned fawn, won a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1939 and was later made into a movie of the same title, The Yearling. The book was written long before the concept of young-adult fiction, but is now commonly included in teen-reading lists.

This book shares excerpts from the short fiction and novels written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings after her arrival in Florida in 1928, including her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Yearling," and her best-selling "Cross Creek."

The Yearling'' is a young adults novel written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. It was published in March 1938. It won the Pulitzer Prize to the author in 1939.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Sojourner" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

A companion to Rawlings'' Cross Creek--the author''s account of her life in a small Florida hamlet--this collection of traditional Southern recipes is spiced with delightful anecdotes and lore. "One of the best and most concentrated and most authentic books on Southern cooking".--Craig Claiborne. Illustrations.

Hard times have come to the forest, but Calpurnia wants to turn them back into soft times. With her dog Buggy Horse and a tip from old Mother Albirtha, the wisest person in the forest, Calpurnia finds a secret river and catches enough catfish to feed the whole swamp land and even have some left over for Daddy to sell. When she tries to come back, she has to learn the lesson that Sometimes a thing happens once, and does not ever happen anymore '' This story is about living in a time of want, yet it is overflowing with riches.''

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "When the Whipoorwill" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Book 1: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie [ASIN: B09Y349HT9] Unlock the secrets of intrigue with "The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie. Follow the twists and turns of this classic mystery as Christie masterfully weaves a tale of deception, murder, and unexpected revelations at the enigmatic Chimneys. Book 2: The Sport of the Gods by Paul Laurence Dunbar [ASIN: B09YDFLNTF] Witness the harsh realities of life and the pursuit of dreams in "The Sport of the Gods" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar''s powerful novel explores the challenges faced by an African American family in the pursuit of a better life, revealing the complexities of societal expectations and personal aspirations. Book 3: The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings [ASIN: B09QXJTD5Q] Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Florida with "The Yearling" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the poignant coming-of-age story of a young boy and his bond with a fawn, exploring themes of loss, love, and the cycles of nature.

Book 1: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings'' “The Yearling,” a heartfelt tale of a boy''s connection with a young deer. Rawlings'' vivid descriptions and emotional narrative transport readers to the enchanting world of wildlife, love, and coming-of-age. Book 2: Complementing this experience is “Venus in Furs” by Ritter von Leopold Sacher-Masoch. Explore the sensual and passionate exploration of desire and submission, as Sacher-Masoch''s work takes you on a journey that intertwines the wild instincts of both humans and animals. The juxtaposition of nature and desire creates a unique and compelling reading experience.

Young couple barely makes a living in the swamps of Florida.

Thought to be lost forever, the first novel of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Yearling portrays the life of a young artist caught in a destructive relationship with her overprotective mother. (General Fiction)

A collection of literary work that shows the artistic development of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author From herfirst poems and stories to her finely crafted essays as a newspaper andfeature writer to the gathering brilliance that began at the outset ofher Florida Period, highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize for The Yearlingin 1939, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings became, in the words of MargaretMitchell, America''s "born perfect storyteller." Arguing that Rawlingshas been underestimated and underappreciated as a great American writer,Rodger Tarr and Brent Kinser present Rawlings''s emergence andmaturation as an artist. This collection brings together for the firsttime the work that contributed to her once stellar position as a hero ofAmerican letters. Rawlings''s childhood publications in the Washington Postand McCall''s magazine reveal a budding Romantic if not an emergingTranscendentalist determined to pursue humanity''s relationship withnature. As a young storyteller Rawlings had a compelling interest infairytales, marked by a sense of the comedic and the sentimental, andalways the moral. Many of her early stories and poems, especially thosewritten while she was a student at the University of Wisconsin, alsoreflect her developing feminist spirit, an interest that she continuedto pursue as a feature writer for newspapers in Louisville, Kentucky,and Rochester, New York. Like many writers, Rawlings wasself-critical. She was particularly aware of writing as a discipline andas an adult was prone to dismiss her early work as overly wrought.However, as her mature work demonstrates, she owed a great deal to theskills learned in her development as an artist. Rawlings knew thatsuccessful writing owed less to inspiration than to hard work, a lessonshe experienced repeatedly during the writing of her stories and novelsunder the guiding hand of her celebrated editor Maxwell E. Perkins. Thiscollection of early work, college writing, newspaper pieces, andstories of life in Florida is an intimate glimpse at an important writermastering her craft.

For many years Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was the leading citizen of the tiny, remote Florida Hamlet of Cross Creek. Her intimate and vivid narrative of the people, scenery, and wild-life of the Florida back-country has all the humor and the boundless human appeal of her Pulitzer prize-winning novel. Her genius for character portrayal and description is unequalled and so recognizable. Some of the episodes are hilariously funny and some are hauntingly tragic, and all of them display her deep-rooted love of the place.

Night entered the clearing from the scrub. The low tangled growth of young oak and pine and palmetto fell suddenly black and silent, seeming to move closer in one shadowy spring. The man told himself there was nothing to fear. Yet as he walked towards his cabin, naked and new on the raw sand, darkness in this place seemed to him unfriendly. He thought, "Time I get me a fence raised tomorrow, maybe ''twon''t seem so wild, like."

Cross Creek is the warm and delightful memoir about the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings--author of The Yearling--in the Florida backcountry.