How Salvator Won
The story revolves around Salvator, a talented but struggling artist who falls in love with a wealthy woman named Evelyn. Despite their differences, they get married, and Evelyn's wealth helps Salvator gain recognition for his art. However, their happiness is short-lived as Evelyn dies soon after. The tragedy inspires Salvator to create his masterpiece, which earns him fame and fortune.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Sports, Drama · 1,022 words
First lines
The gate was thrown open, I rode out alone, More proud than a monarch who sits on a throne. I am but a jockey, yet shout upon shout Went up from the people who watched me ride out; And the cheers that rang forth from that warm-hearted crowd, Were as earnest as those to which monarch e'er bowed.
My heart thrilled with pleasure so keen it was pain As I patted my Salvator's soft silken mane; And a sweet shiver shot from his hide to my hand As we passed by the multitude down to the stand.
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How Salvator Won is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Sports, Drama, Inspirational, Historical
- Length: 1,022 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a rhythmic and rhyming structure.
- Sports — The narrative centers around a horse race, detailing the competition and the physical prowess of the horses.
- Drama — The poem builds tension and excitement, focusing on the emotional highs and lows of the race.
- Inspirational — The themes of perseverance, triumph, and overcoming challenges are prominent throughout the text.
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Romance · Fiction · Novel · Literary · Classic · Historical Fiction · Adventure · War · Battle · Victory · Triumph · Heroism