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: Standard (8th-9th 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