The Hunter by Ellen Glasgow (1925)
The novel revolves around the life of a ruthless and cunning hunter, Jason Grey, who lives in the wilderness of Virginia during the late 18th century. He is driven by his desire for wealth and power, which leads him to exploit the natural resources of the forest and its inhabitants. His actions spark conflicts with the Native Americans and other settlers, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Gothic · 323 words
First lines
I sit within the sodden gloom, Amid the dead that wall the room; Through galleries damp that reek decay, My stumbling feet have groped the way. Mine eyes that shudder at the light Have read the secrets of the night -- From skeletons with toothless jaws I wring the utterance of the laws.
Where foul the spider makes his lair, I con the lesson of his care. In threads too fine for mortal eyes I read Eternal Mysteries. In graves of mouldered love and lust, I search for secrets of the dust; Through palls with time and ashes spread, I plunge my hands among the dead.
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The Hunter is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ellen Glasgow, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ellen Glasgow
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Gothic, Mystery, Religious
- Length: 323 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep existential questions and the search for truth.
- Gothic — The imagery includes elements of decay, death, and the macabre.
- Mystery — The narrative involves uncovering hidden truths and secrets.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Novel · American Literature · Southern Gothic · Family Drama · Social Class · Wealth · Power Dynamics · Marriage · Infidelity · Deception