The Rose
The Rose is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that tells the story of a young woman named Rose, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Rose is a talented artist, but she is also a woman of color living in a time of racial prejudice and segregation. Despite the obstacles she faces, Rose is determined to make her mark in the world. The novel follows Rose as she navigates the complexities of her life, from her relationships with her family and friends to her struggles with racism and sexism. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and resilience, and learns to embrace her identity as a black woman. The Rose is a powerful story of self-discovery and resilience, and a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 178 words
First lines
I took the love you gave, Ah, carelessly, Counting it only as a rose to wear A little moment on my heart no more, So many roses had I worn before, So lightly that I scarce believed them there.
But, Lo! this rose between the dusk and dawn Hath turned to very flame upon my breast, A flame that burns the day-long and the night, A flame of very anguish and delight That not for any moment yields me rest.
And I am troubled with a strange, new fear, How would it be if even to your door I came to cry your pitying one day, And you should lightly laugh and lightly say, "That was a rose I gave you -- nothing more."
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The Rose 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: 178 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'The Rose', implies a romantic story, and the author, Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison is known for writing historical fiction, and the book may be set in a historical context.
- Fantasy — The book may contain elements of fantasy, as Theodosia Pickrering Garrison is known for writing fantasy fiction.
Tags
Poetry · ah · anguish · believed · breast · burns · carelessly · counting · dawn · day · delight · dusk