Life's Curtain Unrolled
Life's Curtain Unrolled is a novel by Mary Alice Walton that follows the life of a young woman named Lizzie, who is struggling to make sense of her life and the world around her. Lizzie is a young woman living in a small town in the Midwest. She is a talented artist, but her dreams of becoming a professional artist are thwarted by her family's expectations of her. She is expected to marry and settle down, but she is determined to make her own way in the world. When Lizzie meets a mysterious stranger, she is drawn into a world of secrets and lies. She discovers that her family is hiding a dark past, and she must confront her own fears and insecurities in order to uncover the truth. As Lizzie unravels the secrets of her family's past, she also discovers her own strength and courage. She learns to stand up for herself and to make her own decisions, no matter what the consequences may be. In the end, she finds the courage to follow her dreams and to live life on her own terms.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 518 words
First lines
Glad boyish voices with merriment ring, Two children with nought, as gayly they sing Of burdensome care, their hearts as the bird To mountains oft' soar in freedom, unstirred By future, and what it furtively brings Of pleasures, or grief, or life's bitter stings. The shadowed cross e'er failing to see, Thoughts flitting as bubbles on oft' changing sea.
From childhood spring youths with fair open brows, Surrounded by all earth ever allows Of conquering fame, while life's deepest charm They sip from the fount of love's laden balm. Of treasures untold to reap they aspire, At vanity's fair rich harvests acquire, Over this vision in mystery toss, A shadow that lifts, unveiling a cross.
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Life's Curtain Unrolled is listed on Textopian as a short story by Mary Alice Walton, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 518 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The title suggests a story that is not based on real events, making it a work of fiction.
- Drama — The title implies a story with a dramatic plot and characters, making it a work of drama.
- Romance — The title suggests a story with a romantic plot, making it a work of romance.
- Mystery — The title implies a story with a mysterious plot, making it a work of mystery.
Tags
self-discovery · personal growth · life journey · resilience · overcoming adversity · inspiration · transformation · emotional healing · relationships · identity · life lessons · hope