The Last Storm by Francis Sherman
The Last Storm is a novel by Francis Sherman that tells the story of a group of survivors who must band together to weather a devastating storm. The book follows their struggles and triumphs as they fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds.
By Francis Sherman · First published 2018 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Dark Romanticism · 168 words
First lines
From north, from east, the strong wind hurries down Against the window-pane the sleet rings fast; The moon hath hid her face away, aghast, And darkness keeps each corner of the town.
The garden hedges wear a heavy crown, And the old poplars shriek, as night drifts past, That, leagues on desolate leagues away, at last One comes to know he too must surely drown.
And yet at noon, to-morrow, when I go Out to the white, white edges of the plain, I shall not grieve for this night's hurricane, Seeing how, in a little hollow, sinks the snow Around the southmost tree, where a lean crow Sits noisily impatient for the rain.
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The Last Storm is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Sherman, dated 2018 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 2018 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Dark Romanticism, Symbolism, Gothic
- Length: 168 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Nature — The poem vividly describes natural elements such as wind, sleet, moon, and snow.
- Dark Romanticism — Themes of darkness, desolation, and inevitable doom are prevalent.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols like the moon, poplars, and crow to convey deeper meanings.
Tags
adventure · survival · nature · storm · conflict · resilience · friendship · courage · disaster · exploration · suspense · thriller