The Kentucky Warbler

The Kentucky Warbler is a novel written by James Lane Allen, first published in 1898. The story is set in Kentucky during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named David Ritchie. David is a talented musician who is deeply connected to the natural world, particularly birds. He is also deeply in love with a young woman named Lucy, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social classes and the expectations of their families.As David struggles to navigate his feelings for Lucy and his desire to pursue his passion for music, he becomes embroiled in the politics and social tensions of his community. The novel explores themes of love, class, race, and the relationship between humans and nature.Throughout the book, Allen's vivid descriptions of the natural world, particularly the birds that David loves, are a major highlight. The Kentucky Warbler is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in Kentucky during a tumultuous time in American history.1918. With frontispiece. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. The book begins: Webster, along with thousands of other lusty forward-looking Kentucky children, went to the crowded public schools. There every morning against his will but with the connivance of his parents he was made a prisoner, as it seemed to him, and for long hours held as such while many things disagreeable or unnecessary, some by one teacher and some by another, were forced into his head. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.