The Call by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
The Call is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Lillian, who is struggling to find her place in the world. After a traumatic event in her past, Lillian has been living a life of isolation and loneliness. But when she meets a mysterious stranger, she is drawn into a world of magic and adventure. With the help of her newfound friends, Lillian embarks on a journey to discover her true identity and the power of her own voice. Along the way, she learns to embrace her own strength and courage, and discovers the power of friendship and love.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 233 words
First lines
I must be off where the green boughs beckon -- / Why should I linger to barter and reckon? / The mart may pay me -- the mart may cheat me, / I have had enough of the huckster's din, / The calm of the deep woods waits to greet me, / (Heart of the high hills, take me in.)
I must be off where the brooks are waking, / Where birds are building and green leaves breaking. / Why should the hold of an old task bind me? / I know of an eyrie I fain would win / Where a wind of the West shall seek me and find me, / (Heart of my high hills, take me in.)
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The Call 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, Adventure, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 233 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th 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 find her place in the world.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and her romantic relationships with various characters.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Coming-of-Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and growth as she navigates the world and finds her place in it.
Tags
Poetry · barter · beckon · bind · birds · boughs · breaking · brooks · building · calm · cheat · deep