Regret by Leigh Gordon Giltner
Regret is a novel about a young woman named Lila who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a talented artist, but her dreams of becoming a professional artist are thwarted by her family's expectations. She is also struggling with her own inner demons, including her fear of failure and her inability to let go of the past. When Lila meets a mysterious stranger, she is drawn into a world of secrets and lies. As she unravels the truth about her past, she discovers a strength she never knew she had. With the help of her newfound friends, Lila must confront her fears and find the courage to take control of her future. Regret is a story of self-discovery, courage, and hope. It is a story of learning to accept the past and embracing the future. It is a story of learning to forgive and to love.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction · 144 words
First lines
Shimmer of rose and pearl,
Sheen on an opal sky; Day's crimson banners unfurl,
Purple-pleached shadow-gleams die; Dawn flowers bourgeoning fair,
Meads with the dawn-dews wet; Rare is the morn--ah, rare!
What this Textopian page supports
Regret is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
- Length: 144 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Regret by Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Regret?
- How does this short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Roses by Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Some Verses Sonnets Does The Pearl Know by Helen Hay Whitney
- Butterflies by Leigh Gordon Giltner
- And Yet by Leigh Gordon Giltner
- A Winter Landscape by Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Severance by Leigh Gordon Giltner
Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story about a woman's journey of self-discovery and her struggles with regret.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic element, as the protagonist is in a relationship with a man who helps her to confront her regrets.
- Women's Fiction — The book focuses on a female protagonist and her journey of self-discovery, making it a work of women's fiction.
- Contemporary Fiction — The book is set in the present day, making it a work of contemporary fiction.
Tags
American poetry · crimson · dawn-dews · day's · die · drowseth · fade · faint · fair · flashes · flowers · gold