Lute And Furrow (1922) - Olive Tilford Dargan - Bog

Lute and Furrow is a novel written by Olive Tilford Dargan and published in 1922. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky and revolves around the life of a young couple, Lute and Furrow. Lute is a talented musician who dreams of making it big in the world of music, while Furrow is a hard-working farmer who is dedicated to his land and his family. The novel explores the struggles and challenges faced by the couple as they navigate their conflicting dreams and desires. Lute's ambition to pursue music takes him away from his family and his responsibilities, while Furrow's dedication to his farm leaves him little time for anything else. As they try to balance their personal goals with their commitment to each other and their family, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the mountains, including poverty, illness, and death. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it, Dargan paints a rich and complex portrait of Appalachia in the early 20th century. She explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness, while also shedding light on the struggles of rural life and the impact of modernization on traditional ways of living. Overall, Lute and Furrow is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and foreign, and reminds us of the enduring power of human resilience and determination.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.