“But even work could take upon itself a mast of fun. One could pretend, when threading the wicks into candle moulds, that one was stringing pearls accidentally broken at the ball, —that the long walk through the hazel-bush to the schoolhouse was between rows of admiring spectators who, instead of a mere rustling in the wind, were whispering, "There she goes, —there goes Abbie Mackenzie, the singer.”
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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