My Dainty Dame by Thomas James Wise
My Dainty Dame is a romantic comedy set in the fictional town of Dainty, England. The story follows the adventures of two young lovers, Jack and Daisy, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. Jack is a young man from a wealthy family who has been sent to Dainty to work in his father's business. He meets Daisy, a beautiful and spirited young woman who works in the local pub. Despite their differences, the two quickly fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the interference of Jack's father, who disapproves of Daisy and wants Jack to marry a more suitable woman. Jack and Daisy must fight to stay together, while also dealing with the gossip and judgment of the small town. My Dainty Dame is a charming and humorous story about the power of love and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 382 words
First lines
My dainty Dame, my heart's delight, Star of my watch, serene and bright; Come to the green wood, mild is May, Cosy the arbours, come away!
In me thy spouse and servant see, To silvan hall I'll usher thee; Thy bed shall be the leaves heaped high, Thy organ's note the cuckoo's cry. Thy covert warm the kindly wood, No fairer form therein e'er stood. Thy dress, my beauteous gem, shall be Soft foliage stript from forest tree; The foliage best the forest bore, Served as a garb for Eve of yore. Thou, too, throughout the summer day Shalt rove around in Eve's array. My Eve thou art, my ever dear, Thy Adam I'll attend and cheer.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 382 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story, and the author, Thomas James Wise, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — Thomas James Wise is known for writing historical fiction, and the title of the book implies a story set in a different time period.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a story with elements of fantasy, and Thomas James Wise is known for writing fantasy stories.
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Ballads · English poetry · arbours · away · bed · bright · come · cosy · cuckoo · dainty · dame · delight