The Dreamers
The Dreamers is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the lives of two sisters, Lizzie and Rose, as they grow up in a small town in the Midwest. The sisters are close, but their lives take different paths. Lizzie is a dreamer, always looking for the next big adventure, while Rose is more practical and focused on her studies. When their father dies, the sisters are left to fend for themselves. Lizzie takes a job at a local factory, while Rose goes to college. As the years pass, the sisters drift apart, but they never forget each other. When Lizzie discovers a mysterious letter from their father, she sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about their family’s past. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who help her on her quest. As she learns more about her family’s history, she also discovers more about herself and the power of dreams. The Dreamers is a story of family, friendship, and the power of dreams. It is a heartwarming tale of two sisters who find their way back to each other and discover the strength of their bond.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction · 165 words
First lines
The gypsies passed her little gate -- She stopped her wheel to see, -- A brown-faced pair who walked the road, Free as the wind is free; And suddenly her tidy room A prison seemed to be.
Her shining plates against the walls, Her sunlit, sanded floor, The brass-bound wedding chest that held Her linen's snowy store, The very wheel whose humming died, -- Seemed only chains she bore.
She watched the foot-free gypsies pass; She never knew or guessed The wistful dream that drew them close -- The longing in each breast Some day to know a home like hers, Wherein their hearts might rest.
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The Dreamers is listed on Textopian as a poem by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book, 'The Dreamers', implies a story of imagination and exploration of the unknown, which is a common theme in fantasy literature.
- Romance — Romance is a common theme in Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's writing, and is likely to be a major plot point in 'The Dreamers'.
- Historical Fiction — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison often writes about historical events and figures, so 'The Dreamers' is likely to include elements of historical fiction.
- Mystery — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison often includes elements of mystery in her writing, so 'The Dreamers' may include some mystery elements.
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Poetry · bound · brass · brown · chest · faced · floor · free · gate · gypsies · held · linen