Beauty
Beauty is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Beauty, who is born with a birthmark on her face. Despite her physical imperfection, Beauty is a kind and gentle soul who is loved by all who know her. When Beauty is sent away to a convent school, she finds solace in the friendship of a young nun, Sister Agnes. Through her friendship with Sister Agnes, Beauty learns to accept her physical imperfection and to find beauty in the world around her. Beauty's life is further complicated when she falls in love with a young man named John, who is from a wealthy family. Despite their differences in social class, Beauty and John are determined to be together. Beauty's story is a timeless tale of love, acceptance, and the power of friendship. It is a story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity, and a reminder that beauty is found in the most unexpected places.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 157 words
First lines
Sometimes, slow moving through unlovely days, The need to look on beauty falls on me As on the blind the anguished wish to see, As on the dumb the urge to rage or praise; Beauty of marble where the eyes may gaze Till soothed to peace by white serenity, Or canvas where one master hand sets free Great colours that like angels blend and blaze.
O, there be many starved in this strange wise -- For this diviner food their days deny, Knowing beyond their vision beauty stands With pitying eyes -- with tender, outstretched hands, Eager to give to every passer-by The loveliness that feeds a soul's demands.
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Beauty 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: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Romance — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's book 'Beauty' is a romance novel, as it focuses on the relationship between two characters and the obstacles they must overcome to be together.
- Fiction — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's book 'Beauty' is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
- Historical Fiction — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's book 'Beauty' is a historical fiction novel, as it is set in a specific time period and includes elements of history in the plot and characters.
- Drama — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's book 'Beauty' is a drama, as it focuses on the emotional and psychological struggles of the characters and their relationships with each other.
Tags
Poetry · anguished · beauty · blind · canvas · colours · days · dumb · eyes · falls · free · gaze