Piety by Carolyn Wells (1920)
Carolyn Wells' "Piety" is a novel that explores the themes of faith, morality, and personal growth through the story of a young woman named Emily. The book follows Emily's journey as she navigates her relationships with her family, friends, and community, all while grappling with her own spirituality and sense of purpose. Through Emily's experiences, Wells raises questions about the nature of faith and its role in shaping our lives. Is it possible to maintain a strong sense of piety in a world that often seems opposed to religious belief? How do we balance our personal convictions with the demands of society and relationships? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions that Wells poses through Emily's story.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Novel · 102 words
First lines
With new, ill-fitting gloves, With frocks as white as snow, By two and two these little loves To First Communion go.
I watch them as they pass, -- Somehow, I shrewdly guess Each child thinks little of her mass And much about her dress.
But you, dear Aged Saint, Whose eyeballs upward roll, I trust you have no worldly taint Upon your gentle soul.
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Piety is listed on Textopian as a short story by Carolyn Wells, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Novel, Historical Fiction, Romantic Suspense
- Length: 102 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — Carolyn Wells was renowned for her mystery and detective novels. She often infused her books with intricate plots and suspenseful incidents.
- Detective Fiction — Attributes of Detective Fiction can be seen in her works; she is known for creating compelling character detectives and complex mysteries.
- Novel — This is a broader categorization of her writing style. Wells is known for her novel-length mysteries with the plot, characters, and structure characteristic of novels.
- Historical Fiction — Though not the main focus of her work, Carolyn Wells does incorporate elements of historical fiction in setting and situations of her stories.
Tags
mystery · crime · detective · suspense · thriller · fiction · literature · murder · investigation · plot twist · whodunit · psychological