The Uncharted Sea by Gelett Burgess
The Uncharted Sea is a collection of poems by Gelett Burgess that explores the themes of love, nature, and the human experience. The book includes some of his most famous works, such as "The Purple Cow" and "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam."
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1908 · Genre: Fantasy, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 1,470 words
First lines
Ay, there's the rub! If we could but forecast our dreams, who would / care to keep awake? In that, we are no further advanced than in the / times of Pythagoras; still clumsy, ignorant amateurs in this most / fascinating and mysterious game, played by every race and condition of / men under the moon. There are some, maybe, who do not dream, poor / half-made men and women, to whom a waking, literal prosaic life is the / whole of existence. They stay idly at home, while you and I take ship / upon the Unknown Sea and navigate uncharted waters every night. Then we / are poets, dunces, philosophers, clowns or madcaps of sorts in a secret / carnival, changing not only our costumes, but often our very selves, / doffing conscience, habit and taste, to play a new part at each / performance.
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The Uncharted Sea is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Mysticism, Speculative Fiction
- Length: 1,470 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative explores dreamscapes and fantastical elements, emphasizing the surreal and imaginative aspects of dreams.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into philosophical musings on the nature of dreams, consciousness, and reality.
- Psychological Fiction — The exploration of dreams and the subconscious mind highlights psychological themes.
- Mysticism — The narrative suggests mystical interpretations of dreams and their meanings.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · exploration · ocean · mystery · imagination · journey · discovery · mythical creatures · friendship · courage · seafaring