Shade by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
Shade is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison about a young girl named Shade who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a biracial girl living in a small town in the South, and she is constantly trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs. Shade is an outsider in her community, and she is often bullied and teased for her differences. She finds solace in her art, and she begins to explore her identity through her drawings and paintings. As she grows older, Shade begins to understand the complexities of race and identity, and she learns to embrace her unique perspective. Shade's story is a powerful exploration of identity, race, and belonging.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Southern Gothic, Coming of Age · 164 words
First lines
The kindliest thing God ever made, / His hand of very healing laid / Upon a fevered world, is shade.
His glorious company of trees / Throw out their mantles, and on these / The dust-stained wanderer finds ease.
Green temples, closed against the beat / Of noontime's blinding glare and heat, / Open to any pilgrim's feet.
The white road blisters in the sun; / Now, half the weary journey done, / Enter and rest, Oh weary one!
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Shade 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, Southern Gothic, Coming of Age, Romance
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 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 young woman's journey to adulthood in a small town in the American South.
- Southern Gothic — The book is set in the American South and features themes of death, decay, and the supernatural, which are common in Southern Gothic literature.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey to adulthood and explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and growing up.
- Romance — The book features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a love interest.
Tags
Poetry · beat · beneath · blinding · closed · company · dust · ease · ever · feet · fevered · finds