Song of the First Train Through by Edgar Wallace
The story follows a group of travelers on the first train through a newly constructed tunnel in the Swiss Alps. As they make their way through the dark and treacherous passage, they encounter various obstacles and dangers that threaten to derail their journey. The story is filled with suspense and intrigue as the characters navigate the unknown terrain and face unexpected challenges along the way.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1904 · Genre: War Poetry, Historical Fiction, Narrative Poetry · 508 words
First lines
Line Clear to Witteputs! I wind around the guarded hill, / And thunder o'er the lean long bridge that spans the sombre / stream; / No uptorn rail to devastate, no culvert gap to fill, / And where the outpost feared to ride, I gather up my steam.
(_I passed a little mound of earth that bore the cross's / sign, -- _ / _A Colonel, and a dozen men, who fell to clear the line._)
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Song of the First Train Through is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Poetry, Historical Fiction, Narrative Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Epic Poetry
- Length: 508 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- War Poetry — The poem reflects themes of war, sacrifice, and the impact of conflict on both soldiers and landscapes.
- Historical Fiction — The work is set against a historical backdrop, referencing specific battles and military events.
- Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story through its verses, focusing on the journey of a train and the historical context.
- Lyric Poetry — The emotional expression and personal perspective on war and loss are characteristic of lyric poetry.
Tags
adventure · mystery · historical · transportation · trains · journey · exploration · suspense · narrative · fiction · travel · technology