The Song of the Young Page
The Song of the Young Page is a collection of poems by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison. The poems are written from the perspective of a young page, a servant in a medieval castle, and tell the story of his life and his experiences. The poems explore themes of loyalty, love, and friendship, as well as the struggles of growing up and finding one's place in the world. The young page's journey is filled with adventure, danger, and romance, as he navigates his way through the castle and its inhabitants. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life and discovers his own strength and courage. The Song of the Young Page is a timeless collection of poems that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a beautiful and moving story of a young man's journey to adulthood, and a reminder of the power of friendship and loyalty.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 231 words
First lines
All that I know of love I see In eyes that never look at me; All that I know of love I guess But from another's happiness.
A beggar at the window I, Who, famished, looks on revelry; A slave who lifts his torch to guide The happy bridegroom to his bride.
My granddam told me once of one Whom all her village spat upon, Seeing the church from out its breast Had cast him cursed and unconfessed.
An outcast he who dared not take The wafer that God's vicars break, But dull-eyed watched his neighbours pass With shining faces from the Mass.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Young Adult
- Length: 231 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young page, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young page and his romantic journey, making it a romance novel.
- Adventure — The book follows the story of a young page on an adventurous journey, making it an adventure novel.
- Young Adult — The book follows the story of a young page, making it a young adult novel.
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Poetry · another · beggar · breast · bride · bridegroom · cast · church · cursed · eyes · famished · god