The Statue In The Garden

By Amy Lowell

Book Overview

The Statue In The Garden is a short story written by American poet and author, Amy Lowell. The story revolves around a statue of a young boy in a garden, which is owned by a wealthy woman named Mrs. Windemere. The statue is said to have a magical power that can bring good luck and happiness to whoever touches it.One day, a poor girl named Lily sneaks into the garden to touch the statue, hoping that it will bring her good fortune. However, she is caught by Mrs. Windemere's gardener, who chases her away. Despite this, Lily remains determined to touch the statue and returns to the garden several times.Eventually, Mrs. Windemere discovers Lily's visits and invites her to her home. She learns of Lily's difficult life and decides to help her by giving her a job and a place to stay. Lily is overjoyed and grateful for Mrs. Windemere's kindness.The story ends with Lily reflecting on the power of the statue and how it brought her to Mrs. Windemere, who changed her life for the better. The Statue In The Garden is a heartwarming tale about the power of kindness and the belief in magic.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Legends, by Amy Lowell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917296.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162892366
• ISBN13: 9781162892368
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"