The Story of a Picture by Douglass Sherley
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"The Story of a Picture" by Douglass Sherley is a poetic narrative written in the late 19th century. This book can be classified as a short story or a romantic fable, exploring themes of love, hope, and the complexities of human emotion through the lens of a young man's connection to a beautiful picture. The story captures the timeless contemplation of love's uncertainty, reflecting the societal nuances of the period. In the
tale, a young man becomes captivated by a crayon drawing of a girl, symbolizing his hopes and desires. As he displays the picture in his home, it becomes a focal point for his emotions, intertwining his feelings of love, doubt, and longing over time. As the seasons change, so too does the expression of the girl in the picture, mirroring the youth's internal struggles with uncertainty and fear of rejection. Despite the evolving nature of the image, his yearning remains steadfast, encapsulating the poignant relationship between love and expectation. The story ultimately leaves readers pondering the nature of love and the burdens of duty, as the youth awaits the girl’s elusive answer to his unasked question. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sherley, Douglass, 1857-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of a Picture |
| Credits |
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15095 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 236 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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