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Cross Creek

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
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Cross Creek

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1942

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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1942
Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Florida • 1930s

Publication Year

1942

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1120L

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Super Short Summary

In Cross Creek, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings recounts her experiences in a small, remote Florida community, capturing the spirit of its residents and the natural beauty that inspired her work. Through a series of vignettes, Rawlings becomes integrated into the fabric of Cross Creek, reflecting on her relationships, her connection to the land, and her personal growth. Rawlings also addresses social issues of her time, including race relations.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Serene

Inspirational

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,269 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' Cross Creek is often praised for its vivid portrayal of rural Floridian life and its evocative, lyrical prose. Critics commend Rawlings' ability to create a strong sense of place and deep connection to her environment. Some, however, find the narrative pace slow and the anecdotes occasionally meandering.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cross Creek?

Readers who enjoy rural life, vivid nature descriptions, and Southern heritage would love Cross Creek by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Similar to My Antonia by Willa Cather and Walden by Henry David Thoreau, it's perfect for those captivated by intimate, reflective narratives on landscapes and local culture.

4.3

3,269 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Florida • 1930s

Publication Year

1942

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1120L

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