The Bitterweed Path
Thomas Hal Phillips
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The Bitterweed Path
Published
2015
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9781469624136
Description
Long out-of-print but rediscovered in this new edition, Thomas Hal Phillips' novel tells the story of two boys growing up in the cotton country of Mississippi a generation after the Civil War. Originally published in 1950, the novel's unique interest lies in its subtle treatment of same-sex love across class lines. *The Bitterweed Path* vividly invokes life in Mississippi at the turn of the twentieth century. In elegant prose drawing on the Old Testament story of David and Jonathan, the author tells of the relationship between two boys--one a white sharecropper's son, the other the son of the wealthy land owner, a man whose own attentions complicate the plot when they fall upon his son's friend. Part of a small body of early twentieth century gay literature, *The Bitterweed Path* does not sensationalize homosexuality but instead portrays it as part of a continuum of human behavior. The result is a book that challenges modern assumptions about the portrayal in novels of gay characters during the era before Stonewall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Bitterweed Path?
This edition of The Bitterweed Path has approximately 336 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Bitterweed Path?
For most readers, The Bitterweed Path typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Bitterweed Path?
The estimated word count for The Bitterweed Path is approximately 84,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Bitterweed Path?
The Bitterweed Path was written by Thomas Hal Phillips.
When was The Bitterweed Path published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.