Dagmar by Thomas James Wise (1913)
Dagmar is a young woman living in a small town in the Midwest. She is content with her life, but she feels something is missing. She is searching for something more, something that will give her life meaning. One day, she meets a mysterious stranger who tells her about a place called the Valley of the Sun. He tells her that if she goes there, she will find what she is looking for. Dagmar decides to take a chance and embarks on a journey to the Valley of the Sun. Along the way, she meets a variety of people who help her on her journey. She also learns more about herself and discovers her true purpose in life. Dagmar's journey is filled with adventure, danger, and self-discovery. In the end, she finds the answers she was looking for and discovers a new sense of purpose and direction in her life.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 240 words
First lines
Sick in Ribe Dagmar's lying, Soon she'll be in Ringsted's wall; All the Dames in Denmark dwelling Unto her she bids them call.
"Fetch me four, fetch five, I pray ye, Fetch me those for wisdom famed; Fetch Sir Carl of Haves' sister, Little Kirstine is she named.
"Fetch the old, and fetch the youthful, Fetch the learned unto me; Fetch the lovely little Kirstine, Worthy all respect is she.
"Canst thou read and write, my darling? Canst thou ease the pains I bear? Thou shalt ride upon my coursers, And the ruddy scarlet wear."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Coming of Age
- Length: 240 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic journey of the protagonist as she navigates her relationships with the people around her.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering many obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the protagonist as she matures and learns more about herself and the world around her.
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Ballads · English poetry · bids · call · canst · carl · dagmar · dames · denmark · dwelling · famed · fetch