Heart of a Hundred Sorrows
The Heart of a Hundred Sorrows is a historical novel set in the early 1800s in the American South. It tells the story of a young woman, Theodosia Pickrering, who is born into a wealthy plantation family in South Carolina. She is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. Theodosia's life is thrown into turmoil when her father dies and her family's plantation is threatened by a powerful landowner. She is forced to make a difficult decision: stay and fight for her family's legacy, or leave and start a new life elsewhere. Theodosia's journey takes her from the plantation to the bustling city of Charleston, where she meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to her future. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship, the strength of family, and the courage to stand up for what she believes in. The Heart of a Hundred Sorrows is a captivating story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 146 words
First lines
Oh, Heart of a Hundred Sorrows, Whose pity is great therefore, The gift that thy children bring thee Is ever a sorrow more.
Sure of thy dear compassion, Concerned for our own relief, Ever and ever we seek thee, And each with his gift of grief.
Oh, not to reprove my brothers, Yet I, who am less than less, Would bring thee my joy of being The rose of my happiness.
The spirit that makes my singing The gladness without alloy, Oh, Heart of a Hundred Sorrows, I bring thee a little joy.
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Heart of a Hundred Sorrows 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, Drama, Women's Fiction
- Length: 146 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a woman's journey through life, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's journey of love and heartache, making it a romance novel.
- Drama — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and emotional turmoil, making it a drama novel.
- Women's Fiction — The book follows the story of a woman's journey through life, making it a women's fiction novel.
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Poetry · bring · brothers · children · compassion · concerned · dear · ever · gift · gladness · great · grief