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Who wrote The Mettle of the Pasture?

"The Mettle of the Pasture" was written by James Lane Allen and published in 1903. Pioneering Kentucky novelist known for capturing regional culture and dialect in his works.

The Mettle of the Pasture

1903

James Lane Allen

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The Mettle of the Pasture

James Lane Allen

1903

The Mettle of the Pasture, published in 1903 by James Lane Allen, is a novel set in Kentucky that explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal conflict. The story centers on Isabel, who grapples with her identity and the pressures of tradition as she prepares for her marriage to Rowan. Through her reflections on family and childhood, the narrative delves into the emotional complexities of love and the transformative nature of matrimony against the backdrop of post-Civil War Kentucky. Allen's work is notable for capturing the spirit and dialects of his native region, marking him as Kentucky's first important novelist.