The Sea-Side by Frank R. Stockton
The Sea-Side is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton that tells the tale of a young girl named Mary who lives in a small seaside town with her family. One day, while playing on the beach, she discovers a mysterious object buried in the sand. As she digs it out, she realizes that it is an old bottle containing a message from someone who had been shipwrecked many years ago. Mary and her family work together to decipher the message and eventually find the man who wrote it, reuniting him with his long-lost love. The story explores themes of hope, perseverance, and the power of human connection.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Nature Writing, Travel, Adventure · 899 words
First lines
The ocean is so wonderful itself, that it invests with some of its peculiar interest the very sands and rocks that lie upon its edges. There is always something to see at the sea-side; whether you walk along the lonely coast; go down among the fishermen, and their nets and boats; or pass along the sands, lively with crowds of many-colored bathers.
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The Sea-Side is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature Writing, Travel, Adventure, Non-Fiction, Educational
- Length: 899 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Nature Writing — The text extensively describes the ocean, its surroundings, and the natural elements found at the sea-side.
- Travel — The narrative explores different activities and experiences one can have at the sea-side, akin to a travelogue.
- Adventure — The text includes elements of exploration and discovery, such as searching for sea-side curiosities and observing fishermen.
- Non-Fiction — The content is factual and descriptive, focusing on real-life observations and experiences at the sea-side.
Tags
beach · ocean · adventure · mystery · fantasy · imagination · children · friendship · exploration · nature · whimsy · storytelling