The Unknowing
The Unknowing is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Lila, who is struggling to make sense of her life. After her father's death, Lila is left to care for her ailing mother and her younger brother, while also trying to make ends meet. With no one to turn to, Lila is forced to rely on her own strength and courage to make it through. When Lila meets a mysterious stranger, she finds herself drawn to him and his strange ways. As their relationship grows, Lila discovers that the stranger is not who he appears to be. He is a powerful being from another realm, and he has come to Lila to help her find her true purpose in life. As Lila embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she must confront her fears and insecurities, and learn to trust in the unknown. Along the way, she discovers the power of love and friendship, and learns to embrace the unknown. The Unknowing is a story of courage, hope, and the power of believing in yourself.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction · 84 words
First lines
They do not know the awful tears we shed, The tender treasures that we keep and kiss; They could not be so still -- our quiet dead In knowing this.
They do not know what time we turn to fill Love's empty chalice with a cheaper bliss; They could not be so still -- so very still In knowing this.
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The Unknowing 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: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery and intrigue, suggesting that the plot will involve some kind of unknown or hidden element.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of suspense and danger, suggesting that the plot will involve some kind of thrilling or exciting element.
- Fiction — The book is written by a real author, but the plot and characters are not based on real events or people, so it is classified as fiction.
- Literary Fiction — The author is a well-known literary figure, so the book is likely to contain elements of literary fiction, such as complex characters and themes.
Tags
Poetry · awful · bliss · chalice · cheaper · could · dead · empty · fill · keep · kiss · know