Gloucester Harbor
The novel revolves around the lives of several characters living in Gloucester Harbor, a small coastal town in Massachusetts. The story explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and the sea that surrounds them.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1878 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Regional Fiction · 308 words
First lines
One shadow glides from the dumb shore, And one from every silent sail. One cloud the averted heavens wear, A soft mask, thin and frail.
Oh, silver is the lessening rain, And yellow was the weary drouth. The reef her warning finger puts Upon the harbor's mouth.
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Gloucester Harbor is listed on Textopian as a poem by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, dated 1878 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1878 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Regional Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 308 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery.
- Literary Fiction — The themes and writing style emphasize emotional depth, character introspection, and a contemplative tone.
- Regional Fiction — The setting and cultural references are specific to Gloucester, reflecting the local color and community.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative elements suggest a historical context, particularly in relation to the maritime culture of Gloucester.
Tags
American Literature · 19th Century Novel · Romance · Marriage · Family Drama · Social Class · Women's Rights · Feminism · New England · Small Town Life · Fishermen · Harbor Town