Mothers of Men
Mothers of Men is a collection of stories by Theodosia Pickering Garrison that celebrates the power of motherhood. Through the stories of mothers from different backgrounds and cultures, Garrison shows how mothers shape the lives of their children and the world around them. The stories in Mothers of Men explore the many facets of motherhood, from the joys and sorrows of raising children to the struggles of single motherhood. The stories also explore the unique bond between mothers and their children, and how mothers can be a source of strength and guidance in times of difficulty. Garrison's stories are filled with warmth and humor, and her characters are both inspiring and relatable. Through her stories, Garrison celebrates the power of motherhood and the importance of mothers in our lives.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction · 205 words
First lines
Mothers of men -- the words are good indeed in the saying, Pride in the very sound of them, strength in the sense of them, then Why is it their faces haunt me, wistful faces as praying Ever some dear thing vanished and ever a hope delaying, Mothers of Men?
Mothers of Men, most patient, tenderly slow to discover The loss of the old allegiance that may not return again. You give a man to the world, you give a woman a lover -- Where is your solace then when the time of giving is over, Mothers of Men?
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Mothers of Men 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: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 205 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a work of literary fiction, exploring themes of motherhood and the role of women in society.
- Women's Fiction — The book focuses on the lives of women and their experiences, making it a work of women's fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century, making it a work of historical fiction.
Tags
Poetry · allegiance · dear · delaying · discover · ever · faces · give · good · haunt · hope · indeed