Village prose refers to writing that depicts the daily life and culture of small communities or rural areas. Synonyms for this concept include rural narrative, countryside literature, pastoral writing, and rustic storytelling. These terms all describe creative works that depict the people, places, and traditions of small towns and villages in a way that is both honest and evocative. Examples of village prose might include novels about farm life, collections of short stories set in small towns, or memoirs about growing up in rural areas. These works often focus on themes of community, tradition, and the struggle to preserve a way of life that is threatened by modernization.