The Wedding Gown
The Wedding Gown is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Lillian, who is determined to make her own wedding dress. Lillian is a talented seamstress, but she is also a woman of limited means. She is determined to make her own wedding dress, despite the fact that her family and friends think it is a foolish idea. Lillian embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she works to create her dream dress. Along the way, she learns about the power of friendship, the importance of family, and the strength of her own determination. As she works on her dress, she also discovers the joys of creating something beautiful and unique. The Wedding Gown is a story of love, friendship, and the power of creativity. It is a story of a young woman who is determined to make her own wedding dress, and in the process, discovers the beauty of life.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 157 words
First lines
She put her wedding-gown away As tenderly as one might close, With kissing lips and finger-tips, The petals of a rose Still held for the Belovèd's sake -- The loveliest that blows.
She put her wedding-gown away -- The quiet place was all astir With vague perfume that filled the room, Cedar and lavender, Yet sweeter still about it clung The fragrant thoughts of her.
She put her wedding-gown away -- Yet lingered where its whiteness gleamed As one above a sleeping Love, Oh, thus it was she seemed, Reluctant still to turn and go And leave him as he dreamed.
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The Wedding Gown 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, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story, and the author is known for writing romance novels.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
- Historical Fiction — The author is known for writing historical fiction, and the book may be set in a specific time period.
- Women's Fiction — The author is known for writing stories about women and their experiences, and the title implies a story about a woman's experience.
Tags
Poetry · astir · away · belovèd · blows · cedar · close · clung · filled · finger · fragrant · gown