The Mother
The Mother is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that tells the story of a woman's struggle to raise her children in the face of poverty and prejudice. The protagonist, Mrs. Mary Johnson, is a single mother living in a small town in the American South. She works hard to provide for her children, but her efforts are often met with scorn and ridicule from her neighbors. Despite the challenges she faces, Mrs. Johnson is determined to give her children the best life she can. The novel follows Mrs. Johnson as she navigates the difficulties of raising her children in a society that is often hostile to her. She must contend with racism, sexism, and poverty, all while trying to provide her children with the best education and opportunities she can. Along the way, she learns to rely on her own strength and resilience, and discovers the power of love and faith. The Mother is a powerful and inspiring story of a woman's courage and determination in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Fiction, Family Drama, Historical Fiction · 142 words
First lines
So quietly I seem to sit apart; I think she does not know or guess at all, How dear this certain hour to my old heart, When in our quiet street the shadows fall.
She leans and listens at the little gate. I sit so still, not any eye might see How watchfully before her there I wait For that one step that brings my world to me.
She does not know that long before they meet (So eagerly must go a love athirst), My heart outstrips the flying of her feet, And meets and greets him first -- and greets him first.
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The Mother 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, Family Drama, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 142 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison.
- Family Drama — The book is likely to focus on the relationships between family members, as suggested by the title.
- Historical Fiction — The book may be set in a historical context, as suggested by the author's name.
- Romance — The book may contain romantic elements, as suggested by the title.
Tags
Poetry · apart · brings · certain · dear · eye · fall · first · gate · greets · guess · heart