Swallow Barn (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: John Pendleton Kennedy
- First Published: 1832
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Early nineteenth century
- Setting: Virginia
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Virginia, Love or romance, South or Southerners, Nineteenth century, Slavery or slaves, Marriage, Friendship, Small-town life, Real estate
- Locales: Virginia
Characters Discussed
Mark Littleton, the narrator, a New Yorker visiting his Virginian relations at Swallow Barn. An observant man who enjoys people, he tells his story of the Virginians with relish and with an obvious love of their easygoing way of life. He returns to his New York home after two months in Virginia.
Edward (Ned) Hazard, his New York cousin, high-spirited and given to joking and playing pranks. He is a favorite with children. Although he is the next heir to Swallow Barn, he is glad for Frank to have the responsibility of running the estate. In love with...
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