The Vagabond
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