The Gypsying
The Gypsying is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Lillian, who is determined to break free from the confines of her small town and explore the world. Lillian is a dreamer, and she longs to travel and experience the world. But her family and friends are content to stay in their small town, and they don't understand her desire to explore. When Lillian meets a mysterious stranger who offers her the chance to go on a journey, she jumps at the opportunity. Lillian embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about different cultures and people, and discovering her own strength and courage. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, from a wise old woman to a mysterious gypsy. As she travels, she learns more about herself and the world around her. The Gypsying is a story of adventure, self-discovery, and courage. It is a story of a young woman who is determined to follow her dreams, no matter what the cost.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Travel Writing, Memoir, Fiction · 300 words
First lines
I wish we might go gypsying one day the while we're young -- On a blue October morning Beneath a cloudless sky, When all the world's a vibrant harp The winds o' God have strung, And gay as tossing torches the maples light us by; The rising sun before us -- a golden bubble swung -- I wish we might go gypsying one day the while we're young.
I wish we might go gypsying one day before we're old -- To step it with the wild west wind And sing the while we go, Through far forgotten orchards Hung with jewels red and gold; Through cool and fragrant forests where never sun may show, To stand upon a high hill and watch the mist unfold -- I wish we might go gypsying one day before we're old.
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The Gypsying 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: Travel Writing, Memoir, Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 300 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Travel Writing — The title of the book, 'The Gypsying', implies that the book is about travelling, and the author, Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, is known for her travel writing.
- Memoir — The book is likely to be a memoir, as it is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, and is likely to be about her own experiences travelling.
- Fiction — The book may contain elements of fiction, as it is likely to be a creative retelling of the author's experiences travelling.
- Historical Fiction — The book may contain elements of historical fiction, as it is likely to be set in a specific time period and may contain references to historical events.
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Poetry · beneath · blue · care · cloudless · day · dear · find · gay · go · god · gypsying