By Simon's Bay by Edgar Wallace
BY SIMON'S BAY is a novel by Edgar Wallace that tells the story of a young woman named Mary who inherits a fortune from her uncle and decides to travel to South Africa. Along the way, she meets a man named John who helps her navigate the dangerous waters of Simon's Bay. The book explores themes of adventure, romance, and self-discovery as Mary learns more about herself and the world around her.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism · 336 words
First lines
In the mountain fold / By the green-blue bay, / Where the waves are flecked / By the evening gold / At the close of day; / And the berg is decked / With a film of grey, / And the mountain's frown / On the darkening town -- / My mem'ries stray.
By the fringing beach, / By the restless wave, / Is the straggling town, / And its limits reach / From the highest place / By the mountain's crown / To the mountain's base -- / Where the waters lave.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The vivid descriptions of the bay, mountains, and natural elements highlight themes of nature.
- Romanticism — The emotional and reflective tone, along with the focus on beauty and nature, aligns with Romantic themes.
- Lyrical — The personal and expressive style of the poem conveys deep feelings and thoughts.
Tags
mystery · suspense · crime · thriller · detective · adventure · secrets · betrayal · investigation · coastal · atmospheric · plot twists
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By Simon's Bay is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism, Lyrical, Descriptive
- Length: 336 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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