A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea

Name: A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea
Author: Alice Meynell

"A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea" is a collection of poetry written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poems within the collection explore themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. Meynell's use of imagery and symbolism creates a sense of longing and melancholy, as she reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the beauty of the natural world. Through her poetry, Meynell invites readers to slow down and appreciate the simple pleasures in life, while also acknowledging the inevitability of change and loss.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 206 words

First lines

A WET sheet and a flowing sea,

A wind that follows fast

And fills the white and rustling sail

And bends the gallant mast;

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A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alice Meynell, dated 1903 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Historical
Length: 206 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fiction — This title is the prime category that could encompass a wide variety of themes.
Adventure — The mention of 'sea' and 'wet sheet' suggests an active, outdoor or maritime setting that would fit into the adventure genre.
Romance — The phrase 'A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea' indicates dramatic and possibly romantic themes.
Drama — The title suggests a certain level of emotional intensity and potential conflict that could place it within the drama genre.