The Return by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
The Return is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Eliza, who is struggling to find her place in the world. After a traumatic event in her past, Eliza has been living a life of isolation and loneliness. But when she meets a mysterious stranger, she begins to question her life and the choices she has made. With his help, Eliza embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing, learning to trust and love again. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and family, and the strength of her own courage. The Return is a story of hope and redemption, and a reminder that no matter how far we have gone, we can always find our way back home.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Romance · 266 words
First lines
I come to you grown weary of much laughter, / From jangling mirth that once seemed over-sweet, / From all the mocking ghosts that follow after / A man's returning feet; / Give me no word of welcome or of greeting / Only in silence let me enter in, / Only in silence when our eyes are meeting, / Absolve me of my sin.
I come to you grown weary of much living, / Open your door and lift me of your grace, / I ask for no compassion, no forgiving, / Only your face, your face; / Only in that white peace that is your dwelling / To come again, before your feet to sink, / And of your quiet as of wine compelling / Drink as the thirsting drink.
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The Return 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, Family Drama, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 266 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a woman's return to her family home after a long absence.
- Family Drama — The book follows the story of a woman's return to her family home and the drama that ensues as she reconnects with her family.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a woman's return to her family home and the romantic relationships that develop as she reconnects with her family.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a woman's return to her family home and the mystery that surrounds her disappearance and return.
Tags
Poetry · absolve · come · door · drink · enter · eyes · face · feet · follow · ghosts · give