When Fades the Light
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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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: Difficult (College Level)
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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