Monseigneur Plays
Monseigneur Plays is a collection of short stories by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison. The stories are set in the fictional town of Monseigneur, a small town in the American Midwest. The stories explore the lives of the town's inhabitants, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and downtrodden. The stories are filled with humor, pathos, and insight into the human condition. The stories explore themes of love, loss, friendship, family, and the power of the human spirit. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, and the stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the town and its people. The stories are a testament to Garrison's skill as a storyteller, and her ability to capture the essence of small-town life. Monseigneur Plays is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 475 words
First lines
Monseigneur plays his new gavotte -- Within her gilded chair the Queen Listens, her rustling maids between; A very tulip-garden stirred To hear the fluting of a bird; Faint sunlight through the casement falls On cupids painted on the walls At play with doves. Precisely set Awaits the slender legged spinet Expectant of its happy lot, The while the player stays to twist The cobweb ruffle from his wrist. A pause, and then -- (Ah, whisper not) Monseigneur plays his new gavotte.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 475 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a French aristocrat, suggesting a historical setting.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a French aristocrat and his romantic relationships, suggesting a romantic genre.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a French aristocrat and his relationships, suggesting a dramatic genre.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a French aristocrat and his mysterious relationships, suggesting a mystery genre.
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Poetry · ah · bird · casement · chair · cupids · doves · drops · faint · falls · fluting · garden