Why I Love Them by Mary Alice Walton
Mary Alice Walton’s book, Why I Love Them, is a collection of stories about the people in her life who have made a lasting impact on her. Through her stories, Walton shares her experiences of love, loss, and the joys of life. She reflects on the relationships she has had with family, friends, and mentors, and how they have shaped her life. Walton also shares her thoughts on the importance of self-love and how it can help us to appreciate the people in our lives. By sharing her stories, Walton hopes to inspire readers to appreciate the people in their lives and to recognize the power of love.
By Mary Alice Walton · First published 1910 · Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Romance · 203 words
First lines
I would tell thee of Stella, how she made glad the hours, So oft calling mother with strewn wreaths and flowers, Blue eyes fondly glancing, and gleefully dance, While singing so gayly or skipping, perchance.
Then comes my son Ernest, an affectionate boy, So true and so thoughtful, never aught but a joy, E'er steady and happy, eyes earnest and clear; His dear voice so merry, methinks I still hear.
I would say of Marie, that she is very fair, With ways of a lady, and golden-waved hair; She scolds and laughs sweetly, while people all tell, With curls and long lashes, she'll yet be a belle.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Mary Alice Walton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Romance, Self-Help
- Length: 203 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Memoir — The title suggests that the book is a personal reflection on the author's feelings towards a certain subject, which is a common theme in memoirs.
- Non-Fiction — The book is likely to be based on the author's real-life experiences, making it a non-fiction work.
- Romance — The title suggests that the book may be about the author's love for someone or something, which is a common theme in romance stories.
- Self-Help — The title suggests that the book may be about the author's journey to finding love and acceptance, which is a common theme in self-help books.
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Poetry · blue · boy · calling · celesta · curls · excelling · eyes · fondly · glancing · hear · housewifely