When Pierrot Passes
When Pierrot Passes is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young man named Pierrot, who is a French-Canadian immigrant living in the United States. Pierrot is a dreamer, and he is determined to make something of himself in his new home. He works hard and eventually finds success, but his journey is not without its struggles. Along the way, he meets a variety of people who help him on his journey, including a kind-hearted woman named Rose, who helps him find his place in the world. As Pierrot's story unfolds, readers will be inspired by his courage and determination to make something of himself, no matter the odds.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 260 words
First lines
High above his happy head Little leaves of Spring were spread; And adown the dewy lawn Soft as moss the young green grass Wooed his footsteps, and the dawn Paused to watch him pass. Even so he seemed in truth Dancing between Love and Youth; And his song as gay a thing Still before him seemed to go Light as any bird awing, Blithe as jonquils in the Spring, And we laughed and said, "Pierrot, 'Tis Pierrot."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 260 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance in a time of social and political upheaval.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance in a time of social and political upheaval, and the story is full of dramatic moments and conflicts.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes, and is full of symbolism and metaphors.
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Poetry · adown · columbine · dancing · dawn · dewy · even · footsteps · grass · green · happy · head