Transition by Mary Alice Walton
Mary Alice Walton’s Transition is a story of a young woman’s journey of self-discovery and transformation. The protagonist, Sarah, is a college student who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is constantly questioning her identity and her purpose in life. She is also struggling with her relationships with her family and friends. When Sarah meets a mysterious stranger, she is drawn into a world of magic and mystery. She discovers that she has the power to transform her life and the lives of those around her. With the help of her newfound magical abilities, Sarah embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Along the way, Sarah learns to accept and embrace her true self and discovers the power of love and friendship. She also learns to trust her intuition and to take risks in order to achieve her goals. Transition is a story of hope and courage, and a reminder that we all have the power to create our own destiny.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance · 482 words
First lines
The home of my soul, worn and weary, And pierced by the rocks of old time, The windows grown dim and the key-boards Were mute to the wind's whispered chime. The pillars were trembling; the pitcher Was full to the brim, running o'er With burdens, hurled oft' at the fountain, And closed were the gates evermore.
Old castle of hopes and of tempests, I bid thee a loving adieu, Thou sheltered me oft' from the cloud-bursts, The winds blowing fiercely on you. My soul now arises on pinions, And wings through terrestial space, By planets all gleaming with starlight, I stand with my Lord, face to face.
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Transition 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, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Drama
- Length: 482 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 written by Mary Alice Walton and is not based on real events.
- Coming-of-Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and growth, which is a common theme in coming-of-age stories.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and another character, which is a common element in romance stories.
- Drama — The book contains a number of dramatic elements, such as conflict and tension between characters, which are common in drama stories.
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Poetry · born · built · cloud-bursts · compassion · cross · cruel · domain · doubt · dream · earth · faintly