The Adventurer by Edith Nesbit
A king leaves his throne, crown, and queen to sail across the sea in search of treasure. He braves the waves and winds, returning with a bounty of riches including spices, shells, and precious gems. However, upon his triumphant return, he finds his court has declined, his queen is faded, and she rejects his gift of rubies, turning her weary eyes away.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Children's Literature · 248 words
First lines
The land of gold was far away, The sea a challenge roared between; I left my throne, my crown, my queen, And sailed out of the quiet bay.
I met the challenge of the wave, The curses of the winds I mocked: The conquered wave my galley rocked, The wind became my envious slave.
I brought much treasure from afar, Spices, and shells, and rich attire; Red rubies, fed with living fire, To lie where all my longings are.
Heavy with spoil my keel ploughed low As slow we sailed into the bay, And long ago seemed yesterday And yesterday looked long ago.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Children's Literature, Historical Fiction
- Length: 248 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative revolves around the protagonist's journey and exploits.
- Fantasy — The story includes elements of magic and supernatural phenomena.
- Children's Literature — The narrative is designed to be accessible and engaging for young readers.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical period and incorporates elements of that era.
Tags
Adventure · Children's Literature · Fantasy · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Family · Friendship · Growing Up · Imagination · Innocence · Mischief