Distance
Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's book, A Distance, is a collection of short stories that explore the themes of love, loss, and identity. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the American Midwest to the Caribbean, and feature characters from diverse backgrounds. The stories in A Distance explore the complexities of relationships, both romantic and platonic, and the ways in which people can be connected even when they are far apart. The characters grapple with issues of race, class, and gender, and the stories explore the ways in which these issues can shape our lives and our relationships. The stories in A Distance are both heartbreaking and hopeful, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of people who are struggling to find their place in the world. Through these stories, Garrison invites readers to consider the ways in which we can bridge the distances between us and create meaningful connections.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Fiction · 100 words
First lines
A hundred miles between us Could never part us more Than that one step you took from me What time my need was sore.
A hundred years between us Might hold us less apart Than that one dragging moment Wherein I knew your heart.
Now what farewell is needed To all I held most dear, So far and far you are from me I doubt if you could hear.
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Distance 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, Drama, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 100 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of two people who are separated by distance and must find a way to bridge the gap between them.
- Drama — The book explores the emotional and psychological struggles of the characters as they attempt to overcome the obstacles of distance.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes that explore the human condition.
Tags
Poetry · apart · could · dear · doubt · dragging · far · farewell · hear · heart · held · hold