A Fallen Leaf by Paul Bewsher (1917)
In Paul Bewsher’s novel, A Fallen Leaf, a young man named John is struggling to make sense of his life. He has recently graduated from college and is trying to figure out what to do with his life. He is torn between his desire to pursue a career in the corporate world and his passion for writing. John’s life is further complicated when he meets a mysterious woman named Sarah. Sarah is a free spirit who lives life on her own terms. She encourages John to follow his dreams and to take risks. As John and Sarah’s relationship grows, John begins to realize that he must make a choice between his career and his passion. John’s journey of self-discovery takes him to some unexpected places. He meets a variety of people who help him to understand himself better and to make the right decisions. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of following one’s dreams. A Fallen Leaf is a story of self-discovery and growth. It is a story of courage and hope. It is a story of learning to take risks and to follow one’s heart. It is a story of finding one’s true purpose in life.
By Paul Bewsher · First published 1917 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 180 words
First lines
When Death has crossed my name from out the roll Of dreaming children serving in this War; And with these earthly eyes I gaze no more Upon sweet England's grace -- perhaps my soul Will visit streets down which I used to stroll At sunset-charmed dusks, when London's roar Like ebbing surf on some Atlantic shore Would trance the ear. Then may I hear no toll
Of heavy bells to burden all the air With tuneless grief: for happy will I be! -- What place on earth could ever be more fair Than God's own presence? -- Mourn not then for me, Nor write, I pray, "He gave" -- upon my clod -- "His life to England"," but "his soul to God"."
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A Fallen Leaf is listed on Textopian as a poem by Paul Bewsher, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Paul Bewsher
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The title of the book suggests a focus on the themes of loss and grief, which are common in literary fiction.
- Drama — The title of the book suggests a focus on the themes of loss and grief, which are common in dramatic works.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a focus on the themes of loss and grief, which are common in romantic works.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a focus on the themes of loss and grief, which are common in mystery works.
Tags
1914-1918 · 1918 · Aeronautics · Poetry · World War · atlantic · charmed · children · crossed · death · dreaming · dusks