Youth
Youth is a novel by Theodosia Pickering Garrison that follows the story of a young girl named Mary, who is growing up in a small town in the Midwest. Mary is a bright and ambitious girl, but she is also struggling with the expectations of her family and society. She is torn between her desire to pursue her own dreams and the expectations of her family and community. The novel follows Mary as she navigates her way through adolescence and discovers her own identity. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her to understand the complexities of life and the importance of making her own choices. As she grows, Mary learns to accept herself and her place in the world. Youth is a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of identity, family, and community. It is a story of self-discovery and growth, and it is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Coming of Age, Fiction, Romance · 159 words
First lines
What do they know of youth, who still are young? They but the singers of a golden song Who may not guess its worth or wonder -- flung Like largesse to the throng. We only, -- young no longer, -- old so long Before its harmonies, stand marvelling -- Oh! we who listen -- never they who sing.
Not for itself is beauty, but for us Who gaze upon it with all reverent eyes; And youth which sheds its glory luminous, Gives ever in this wise: Itself the joy it may not realise. Only we know, who linger overlong Youth that is made of beauty and of song.
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Youth 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: Coming of Age, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 159 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist's journey from childhood to adulthood, exploring the themes of growing up and the transition from youth to adulthood.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author.
- Romance — The book contains elements of romance, as the protagonist falls in love with a young man.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century, and contains elements of historical fiction, as it is based on real events and people of the time.
Tags
Poetry · beauty · eyes · flung · gaze · glory · golden · guess · harmonies · know · largesse · like