A Last Word by Francis Sherman
The novel A Last Word by Francis Sherman follows the story of a young woman named Emily who returns to her hometown after years away and discovers that her childhood friend has been accused of murder. As she tries to clear his name, she uncovers dark secrets about their past and must confront her own demons in order to find the truth. The book explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of forgiveness.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical · 173 words
First lines
And if it be I shall not sing again, And thou have wonder at my silent ways, I pray thee think my days not weary days, Or that my heart is dumb for some new pain.
Seeing that words are nought, nor may remain, Why should I strive with Time? Come blame, come praise, I am but one of them his might betrays At last, when all men learn that all was vain.
And yet one thing Time cannot wrest from me.
Therefore, cry out, yea, even to the throng That pauseth not for echo of a song, "O, your red gold is very fair. But he Is glad as heaven to loiter and dream along His Lady Beauty's path continually. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical, Classical
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Romanticism — Themes of beauty, emotion, and individualism are central to the text.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes and the nature of time and existence.
- Classical — The style and themes are reminiscent of classical literature, focusing on timeless human concerns.
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literature · fiction · drama · relationships · loss · grief · identity · self-discovery · family · communication · conflict · resolution