A Chilhowee Lily 1911 By: Mary Noailles Murfree (1850-1922)
A Chilhowee Lily 1911 is a captivating novel written by Mary Noailles Murfree that transports readers to the lush landscapes of the Appalachian Mountains. Set in the early 20th century, the story delves into the lives of the characters and their intimate connection to the natural surroundings. One of the most remarkable aspects of this book is Murfree's ability to paint vivid descriptions of the idyllic mountain scenery. From the towering peaks to the gentle streams and valleys, the author brings these landscapes to life, making them almost tangible for readers. Her writing style is rich and emotive, capturing the beauty and serenity of the setting. The characters themselves are complex and well-developed, each with their own distinct personalities and desires. Murfree expertly weaves their stories together, creating a tapestry of intriguing narratives that intertwine and leave readers invested in their outcomes. The protagonist's journey is particularly gripping, as she navigates love, loss, and self-discovery amidst the untamed natural beauty that surrounds her. Additionally, through the themes explored in the book, such as the importance of preserving nature and the significance of human connections, Murfree presents thought-provoking insights. She tackles these themes with grace, giving readers a deeper understanding of the complexities of human existence and our essential relationship with the environment. While the pacing of the novel is occasionally slow, it allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the world Murfree has created. However, some may find the extensive descriptions of the landscapes to be overwhelming at times, detracting from the momentum of the plot. In conclusion, A Chilhowee Lily 1911 by Mary Noailles Murfree is a beautifully written novel that transports readers to the enchanting Appalachian Mountains. With its rich descriptions, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, it is a book that resonates long after the final page. Although the pacing can be leisurely, this is a literary gem that deserves recognition for its captivating storytelling and its ability to evoke a strong sense of place. First Page: A CHILHOWEE LILY By Charles Egbert Craddock 1911 Tall, delicate, and stately, with all the finished symmetry and distinction that might appertain to a cultivated plant, yet sharing that fragility of texture and peculiar suggestion of evanescence characteristic of the unheeded weed as it flowers, the Chilhowee lily caught his eye. Albeit long familiar, the bloom was now invested with a special significance and the sight of it brought him to a sudden pause. The cluster grew in a niche on the rocky verge of a precipice beetling over the windings of the rugged primitive road on the slope of the ridge. The great pure white bloom, trumpet shaped and crowned with its flaring and many cleft paracorolla, distinct against the densely blue sky, seemed the more ethereal because of the delicacy of its stalk, so erect, so inflexibly upright. About it the rocks were at intervals green with moss, and showed here and there heavy ocherous water stain. The luxuriant ferns and pendant vines in the densely umbrageous tangle of verdure served to heighten by contrast the keen whiteness of the flower and the isolation of its situation. Ozias Crann sighed with perplexity as he looked, and then his eye wandered down the great hosky slope of the wooded mountain where in marshy spots, here and there, a sudden white flare in the shadows betokened the Chilhowee lily, flowering in myraids, holding out lures bewildering in their multitude... Continue reading book >>

A Chilhowee Lily 1911 By: Mary Noailles Murfree (1850-1922)

A Chilhowee Lily 1911 is a captivating novel written by Mary Noailles Murfree that transports readers to the lush landscapes of the Appalachian Mountains. Set in the early 20th century, the story delves into the lives of the characters and their intimate connection to the natural surroundings.

One of the most remarkable aspects of this book is Murfree's ability to paint vivid descriptions of the idyllic mountain scenery. From the towering peaks to the gentle streams and valleys, the author brings these landscapes to life, making them almost tangible for readers. Her writing style is rich and emotive, capturing the beauty and serenity of the setting.

The characters themselves are complex and well-developed, each with their own distinct personalities and desires. Murfree expertly weaves their stories together, creating a tapestry of intriguing narratives that intertwine and leave readers invested in their outcomes. The protagonist's journey is particularly gripping, as she navigates love, loss, and self-discovery amidst the untamed natural beauty that surrounds her.

Additionally, through the themes explored in the book, such as the importance of preserving nature and the significance of human connections, Murfree presents thought-provoking insights. She tackles these themes with grace, giving readers a deeper understanding of the complexities of human existence and our essential relationship with the environment.

While the pacing of the novel is occasionally slow, it allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the world Murfree has created. However, some may find the extensive descriptions of the landscapes to be overwhelming at times, detracting from the momentum of the plot.

In conclusion, A Chilhowee Lily 1911 by Mary Noailles Murfree is a beautifully written novel that transports readers to the enchanting Appalachian Mountains. With its rich descriptions, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, it is a book that resonates long after the final page. Although the pacing can be leisurely, this is a literary gem that deserves recognition for its captivating storytelling and its ability to evoke a strong sense of place.

First Page:

A CHILHOWEE LILY

By Charles Egbert Craddock

1911

Tall, delicate, and stately, with all the finished symmetry and distinction that might appertain to a cultivated plant, yet sharing that fragility of texture and peculiar suggestion of evanescence characteristic of the unheeded weed as it flowers, the Chilhowee lily caught his eye. Albeit long familiar, the bloom was now invested with a special significance and the sight of it brought him to a sudden pause.

The cluster grew in a niche on the rocky verge of a precipice beetling over the windings of the rugged primitive road on the slope of the ridge. The great pure white bloom, trumpet shaped and crowned with its flaring and many cleft paracorolla, distinct against the densely blue sky, seemed the more ethereal because of the delicacy of its stalk, so erect, so inflexibly upright. About it the rocks were at intervals green with moss, and showed here and there heavy ocherous water stain. The luxuriant ferns and pendant vines in the densely umbrageous tangle of verdure served to heighten by contrast the keen whiteness of the flower and the isolation of its situation.

Ozias Crann sighed with perplexity as he looked, and then his eye wandered down the great hosky slope of the wooded mountain where in marshy spots, here and there, a sudden white flare in the shadows betokened the Chilhowee lily, flowering in myraids, holding out lures bewildering in their multitude... Continue reading book >>

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