The Rain by Francis Sherman (1920)
The Rain is a novel by Francis Sherman that tells the story of a young woman named Lily who moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest and becomes involved with a group of people who are obsessed with rain. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of nature.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism · 2,028 words
First lines
O ye who so unceasing praise the Sun; Ye who find nothing worthy of your love But the Sun's face and the strong light thereof; Who, when the day is done, Are all uncomforted Unless the night be crowned with many a star, Or mellow light be shed From the ancient moon that gazeth from afar, With pitiless calm, upon the old, tired Earth; O ye to whom the skies Must be forever fair to free your eyes From mortal pain; -- Have ye not known the great exceeding worth Of that soft peace which cometh with the Rain?
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The Rain is listed on Textopian as a short story by Francis Sherman, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism, Lyric
- Length: 2,028 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a collection of poems.
- Nature — Themes and imagery are heavily focused on natural elements.
- Romanticism — The style and themes reflect Romantic literary traditions.
- Lyric — The poems express personal emotions and thoughts.
Tags
nature · weather · emotions · loss · reflection · memory · isolation · change · growth · melancholy · beauty · transience