When Fades the Light by Leigh Gordon Giltner
When Fades the Light is a historical fiction novel set in the American West during the late 1800s. It follows the story of a young woman named Abigail, who is forced to leave her home in Missouri and travel to the untamed West in search of a new life. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a Native American woman, a former slave, and a mysterious stranger. As Abigail struggles to survive in the harsh environment, she discovers a strength and courage she never knew she had. With the help of her newfound friends, she must find a way to make a life for herself in the West and find a way to survive the dangers that lurk in the shadows.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 2 chapters · 191 words
First lines
When fades the light along the western sky, / When dies the last dim rose to subtlest gray,
When darkling mere and mead enshadowed lie, / And Night's wide arms enfold the wearied Day;
When tired lilies ring their vesper bells / And dusking leaves speak whispered orison,
When cassocked Twilight breathing benison / His rosary of flashing fireflies tells--
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 1800s and follows the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.
- Romance — The book follows the main character's journey of self-discovery and her romantic relationships with various characters.
- Adventure — The book follows the main character's journey across the country, encountering various obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Western — The book is set in the American West and follows the main character's journey through the region.
Tags
American poetry · awaiteth · conflict · darkling · day · day-long · enfold · fades · feet · forbidden · gray · grim
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When Fades the Light is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Western, Drama
- Length: 191 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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