In literature the word “fields” is remarkably versatile, serving as both a literal description of open land and as a metaphor for wider human experiences. In works like Thoreau’s account of daily life ([1]) and Cather’s depiction of labor and rural hardship ([2], [3]), fields often denote the physical spaces where life unfolds—places of work, growth, and even struggle. At the same time, epic poets such as Virgil use “fields” to evoke battlegrounds and domains of power, as in his sweeping claims over “the fields of air” or when charging against adversaries ([4], [5], [6]). Additionally, modern writers employ the term to set a tone of introspection or desolation—whether it’s the quiet reflection of a sunset over barren fields ([7]) or the transformation of a landscape following conflict ([8]). Thus, across genres and eras, “fields” not only grounds a narrative in tangible reality but also expands its meaning to include realms of conflict, learning, and metaphorical growth.