The Sea-Nation by Edgar Wallace
THE SEA-NATION is a novel by Edgar Wallace that tells the story of a group of people who live on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The book follows their struggles to survive and thrive in a harsh environment, as well as their interactions with other groups of people who come into contact with them.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1928 · Genre: Historical Poetry, Epic Poetry, Patriotic Literature · 491 words
First lines
We rose, a people of the sea, / Nursed by the wind, and rocked by wave. / Our hard, rock-founded history, / Was born from stories of our brave. / And northern ice-blasts steeled our frames / When war was but the best of games.
We saw a Roman Empire fall, / And fell; but falling, learned to rise. / We heard the voice of Progress call, / And in our folly we were wise: / When Briton, Saxon, Norman, Dane, / Bequeathed their progeny the main.
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The Sea-Nation is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Poetry, Epic Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Narrative Poetry, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 491 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Poetry — The poem reflects on the historical journey and resilience of a sea-faring nation, emphasizing its past and evolution.
- Epic Poetry — The grand themes of conquest, liberty, and national identity align with the characteristics of epic poetry.
- Patriotic Literature — The work expresses national pride and the valor of a people, making it a piece of patriotic literature.
- Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story of a nation's rise and struggles, fitting the narrative poetry genre.
Tags
adventure · mystery · ocean · exploration · seafaring · suspense · action · historical · drama · conflict · island · treasure