To Hilda by Paul Bewsher (1917)
Hilda is a young girl living in a small town in the Midwest. She is a bright and creative girl, but she often feels like she doesn't fit in. She is constantly searching for something more in life, but she doesn't know what it is. One day, Hilda meets a mysterious stranger who introduces her to a magical world of adventure and discovery. She soon finds herself on a journey of self-discovery, learning about the power of friendship, the importance of family, and the beauty of nature. Along the way, she discovers the courage to be true to herself and to follow her dreams. Hilda is a heartwarming story of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. It is a story of hope and inspiration that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired.
By Paul Bewsher · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Fiction · 173 words
First lines
Now has rich time brought you a gift of gold -- A long sweet year which you can shape at will, And deck with roses warm, or with the chill And heartless lilies -- GOD gives strength to mould Our days, and lives, with fingers firm and bold, And make them noble, straight and clean from ill, Though few are willing, and their years they fill With dross which they regret when they are old.
What splendid hours of your life are these When youth and childhood wander hand in hand, And give you freely all which best can please -- Laughter and friends and dreams of Fairyland! Mourn not the seasons past with useless tears, But greet the pleasure of the coming years!
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To Hilda 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: Romance, Drama, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title suggests a romantic relationship between the protagonist and Hilda, and the book likely focuses on the development of this relationship.
- Drama — The book likely contains dramatic elements as the protagonist navigates their relationship with Hilda.
- Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is not a non-fiction work or biography.
- Literary Fiction — The book is likely a work of literary fiction, as it is written by a published author and likely contains complex themes and characters.
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1914-1918 · 1918 · Aeronautics · Poetry · World War · bold · brought · chill · clean · days · deck · fill