The Sands of Dee by Charles Kingsley
The Sands of Dee is a novel written by Charles Kingsley and published in 1855. It tells the story of a young man named John, who sets out on an adventure to find his missing brother. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences many challenges and obstacles. The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions of nature and its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and sacrifice.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic · 239 words
First lines
'O Mary, go and call the cattle home, And call the cattle home, And call the cattle home Across the sands of Dee; ' The western wind was wild and dank with foam, And all alone went she.
The western tide crept up along the sand, And o'er and o'er the sand, And round and round the sand, As far as eye could see.
The rolling mist came down and hid the land: And never home came she.
'Oh! is it weed, or fish, or floating hair -- A tress of golden hair, A drowned maiden's hair Above the nets at sea? Was never salmon yet that shone so fair Among the stakes on Dee.'
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The Sands of Dee is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic
- Length: 239 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The primary form of the text is a poem, thus making it a part of the poetry genre.
- Romantic — The theme of longing, lost love, and symbolism in the natural environment are common elements of the Romantic genre.
Tags
adventure · nature · friendship · childhood · imagination · fantasy · moral lessons · coastal · exploration · growth · family · whimsy