The New Spring
The New Spring 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 her father's death, Lillian is left to fend for herself in a small town in the Midwest. She is determined to make a life for herself, but she soon discovers that the town is not as welcoming as she had hoped. Lillian is forced to confront the harsh realities of poverty, racism, and sexism as she navigates her way through the town. She meets a variety of characters, from a kindly old woman who takes her in to a mysterious stranger who may be more than he appears. As she struggles to make a life for herself, Lillian discovers that the town is full of secrets and that she must find her own way in order to survive. The New Spring is a story of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. It is a story of finding strength in the face of adversity and of discovering that even in the darkest of times, there is still the possibility of a new beginning.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 160 words
First lines
The long grief left her old -- and then Came love and made her young again As though some newer, gentler Spring Should start dead roses blossoming; Old roses that have lain full long In some forgotten book of song, Brought from their darkness to be one With lilting winds and rain and sun; And as they too might bring away From that dim volume where they lay Some lyric hint, some song's perfume To add its beauty to their bloom, So love awakes her heart that lies Shrouded in fragrant memories, And bids it bloom again and wake Sweeter for that old sorrow's sake.
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The New Spring 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: Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a new beginning, which is often associated with the start of a romantic relationship.
- Historical Fiction — The author's name implies that the book is set in a historical context.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a new and unknown world, which is often associated with fantasy.
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Poetry · away · bloom · blossoming · book · bring · brought · came · darkness · dead · dim · forgotten