"Una of the Hill Country" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a story that paints a striking picture of life in rural Tennessee, diving deep into the pursuit of dreams and the struggle between old ways and new opportunities. The tale centers on Brent Kayle and Valeria Clee, whose lives take an unexpected turn when Brent's ventriloquism skill grabs the attention of their community in a life-altering way at a lively bran dance. As they chase the excitement of the circus, Valeria steps into the spotlight as "Una," embracing her talent and strength. Their journey through the dazzling world of entertainment tests their bond, as Brent grapples with ego and Valeria holds firm to her roots and values, revealing the complicated truths about love, ambition, and the cost of recognition.
Una of the hill country 1911
By Charles Egbert Craddock
In a world where mountain traditions meet the allure of the circus, a couple's dreams lead them to a stage where love, ambition, and identity collide with unforeseen consequences.
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About the AuthorMary Noailles Murfree was an American author of novels and short stories who wrote under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. She is considered by many to be Appalachia's first significant female writer and her work a necessity for the study of Appalachian literature, although a number of characters in her work reinforce negative stereotypes about the region. She has been favorably compared to Bret Harte and Sarah Orne Jewett, creating post-Civil War American local-color literature.
Mary Noailles Murfree was an American author of novels and short stories who wrote under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. She is considered by many to be Appalachia's first significant female writer and her work a necessity for the study of Appalachian literature, although a number of characters in her work reinforce negative stereotypes about the region. She has been favorably compared to Bret Harte and Sarah Orne Jewett, creating post-Civil War American local-color literature.
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