Summer Dying by Francis Sherman
Summer Dying is a novel by Francis Sherman that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows a young woman named Emily who returns to her hometown after years away and must confront the ghosts of her past while navigating new relationships with old friends and family members. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of forgiveness and learns to embrace life's imperfections.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1935 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Nature · 850 words
First lines
Last night the heavy moaning wind Bore unto me Warning from Him who hath designed That change shall be.
Beneath these mighty hills I lay, At rest at last, And thinking on the golden day But now gone past;
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Summer Dying is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Sherman, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Nature, Elegy, Philosophical
- Length: 850 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and reflections, typical of lyric poetry.
- Nature — The themes revolve around natural elements and the changing seasons.
- Elegy — The poem contemplates death and the end of a season, characteristic of elegiac poetry.
Tags
mystery · suspense · thriller · crime · detective · investigation · murder · secrets · small town · relationships · betrayal · family