Ad Finem
Theodosia Pickering Garrison's Finem is a novel about a young woman's journey to find her place in the world. Theodosia Pickering is a young woman from a small town in the Midwest. She is a talented artist, but her family is not supportive of her dreams. When her father dies, Theodosia is left with no choice but to leave home and find her own way in the world. Theodosia embarks on a journey of self-discovery, traveling to New York City and then to Europe. Along the way, she meets a variety of people who help her to understand herself and her place in the world. She also discovers a passion for art and begins to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. Theodosia's journey is filled with both joy and sorrow, as she learns to accept her past and embrace her future. In the end, she finds the courage to follow her dreams and create a life for herself that is full of beauty and meaning.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Coming of Age · 162 words
First lines
I like to think this friendship that we hold As youth's high gift in our two hands to-day Still shall we find as bright, untarnished gold What time the fleeting years have left us grey. I like to think we two shall watch the May Dance down her happy hills and Autumn fold The world in flame and beauty, we grown old Staunch comrades on an undivided way.
I like to think of Winter nights made bright By book and hearth-flame when we two shall smile At memories of to-day -- we two content To count our vanished dawns by candle-light Seeing we hold in our old hands the while The gift of gold youth left us as she went.
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Ad Finem is listed on Textopian as a short story by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Coming of Age, Drama
- Length: 162 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey to adulthood, making it a classic example of historical fiction.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's romantic relationships and her journey to finding true love, making it a romance novel.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey to adulthood, making it a coming of age story.
- Drama — The book follows the protagonist's struggles and triumphs, making it a dramatic story.
Tags
Poetry · autumn · beauty · bright · dance · day · find · flame · fleeting · fold · friendship · gift