The Vagabond by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
The novel follows the story of a young woman, Mary, who is forced to leave her home in the country and move to the city. She is taken in by a kindly old woman, Mrs. Brown, who helps her find a job as a seamstress. Mary soon finds herself in a world of poverty and crime, and she must learn to survive in this new environment. Mary meets a variety of characters, including a young man named Jack, who helps her find her way in the city. She also meets a mysterious stranger, who seems to be watching her every move. As Mary struggles to make a living, she discovers a secret that could change her life forever. The Vagabond is a story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. It is a timeless tale of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction, Historical Fiction · 159 words
First lines
The little dream she had forgot / Oh, long and long ago, / Came back across the April fields / And touched her garment so / (As might a wind-blown primrose cling / And one scarce guess or know.)
A little beggared outcast dream / Forgot of Love and men, / And all because a fiddler played / An old song in the glen, / And two Young Lovers hand in hand, / Sent back its tune again.
The little dream she had forgot / Crept near and clung and stayed -- / A roving, ragged vagabond / Half daring, half afraid, / And all because young love went by / And one old fiddler played.
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The Vagabond 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: Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
- Length: 159 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure Fiction — The book follows the protagonist's journey as a vagabond, exploring the world and encountering various adventures.
- Romance Fiction — The protagonist's journey is also a journey of self-discovery, and includes a romantic subplot.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and includes references to historical events and figures.
- Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic world and includes realistic characters and situations.
Tags
Poetry · across · ago · april · back · beggared · blown · came · cling · dream · fiddler · fields