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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
The Yearling
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"The Yearling" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is a classic work of American literature that explores the complex relationship between humanity and nature. The novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1939, tells the story of Jody Baxter, a young boy growing up in the wilds of rural Florida during the late 19th century. At the heart of the story is Jody's relationship with a young deer, which he names Flag, and which he adopts as a pet after it is abandoned by its mother. Over the course of the novel, Jody and Flag become inseparable, and the deer becomes a symbol of the freedom and independence that Jody craves as he comes of age in a world that is rapidly changing around him. However, as Jody soon learns, the natural world is not always a benevolent place, and the harsh realities of life in the wild soon come crashing down upon him. When Flag begins to destroy the family's crops, Jody's father is forced to make a difficult decision that will have a profound impact on both Jody and the deer. Through its vivid and evocative depictions of the Florida wilderness, "The Yearling" offers a powerful exploration of the human condition, and the delicate balance between our desire for freedom and our need for security and stability. Rawlings' prose is by turns lyrical and unflinching, and she captures the beauty and brutality of the natural world with a keen eye for detail. At its core, "The Yearling" is a timeless coming-of-age story that speaks to the universal experience of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It is a novel that is by turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages...
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