The Photograph by Mary Alice Walton
When a young woman named Sarah discovers a photograph of her late grandmother, she is determined to find out the truth behind the mysterious woman in the picture. She embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her grandmother’s past, and in the process, discovers a family history that she never knew existed. As Sarah delves deeper into her grandmother’s past, she discovers a story of love, loss, and redemption. She learns of her grandmother’s struggles with poverty, racism, and heartache, and how she overcame them all to find a life of joy and contentment. Through her journey, Sarah discovers the power of family, the strength of love, and the importance of forgiveness. The Photograph is a story of hope and healing, and a reminder that no matter how dark the past may be, there is always a way to find the light.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 350 words
First lines
/ Suspending night with threads of light the sun with signals bold, / Flashed o'er to moon his mate on high, and wondrous secret told; / Together they a photograph of mother earth would make, / When midnight dropped her curtains low and watching stars locked gate.
I'll picture on thy pale round face an image vast, complete, / Of pondrous size with oceans wild and mountains high and steep, / A hurling mass of seething lakes, while outward beauties fold / It round and o'er with nature's green, and tinted crusts of gold.
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The Photograph 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, Romance, Mystery, Drama
- Length: 350 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author.
- Romance — The book likely contains a romantic element, as the title suggests a focus on a photograph, which could be a romantic one.
- Mystery — The book may contain a mystery element, as the title suggests a focus on a photograph, which could be a clue to a mystery.
- Drama — The book may contain a dramatic element, as the title suggests a focus on a photograph, which could be a clue to a dramatic event.
Tags
Poetry · ball · begged · bells · called · crusts · doth · earth · fall · flights · glee · hour