“There ought to be a home for children to come to,—and their children,—a central place, to which they could always bring their joys and sorrows,—an old familiar place for them to return to on Sundays and Christmases. An old home ought always to stand like a mother with open arms. It ought to be here waiting for the children to come to it,—like homing pigeons.”
Quote by Bess Streeter Aldrich
Work
A Lantern in Her Hand
In this narrative, the protagonist's lantern becomes a metaphor for her life's journey, illuminating her path through adversity and change. The story delves into the complexities of human experience, highlighting the strength and determination of the central character as she navigates the challenges of her world. more
Author
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Bess Streeter Aldrich was an American author born on February 17, 1881, and died on August 3, 1954. Known for her depiction of rural life in the American Midwest, her works, such as 'The Little City', have become classics of American literature. more
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