From the Tuscan by Edith Nesbit
The story revolves around a mother telling her child about the heavenly gardens where cypress trees are made of gold. The child has vivid dreams of golden landscapes with rivers, blossoms, boughs, and leaves. Meanwhile, in reality, the cypress tree outside is affected by the harsh weather, shivering in the night wind, weeping with the rain, and grieving in the darkness.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 97 words
First lines
WHEN in the west the red sun sank in glory, The cypress trees stood up like gold, fine gold; The mother told her little child the story Of the gold trees the heavenly gardens hold.
In golden dreams the child sees golden rivers, Gold trees, gold blossoms, golden boughs and leaves, Without, the cypress in the night wind shivers, Weeps with the rain and with the darkness grieves.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 97 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period and location, with a focus on the manners, social conditions, and other details of the period.
- Romance — The narrative includes a significant focus on a romantic relationship between two characters.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of travel, exploration, and adventure.
- Drama — The narrative includes conflict and emotion, focusing on the characters' struggles and relationships.
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Classic Literature · Children's Fiction · Fantasy · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Family · Friendship · Growing Up · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery