The Sea-Reapers by Gilbert Parker
The Sea-Reapers is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a group of fishermen in a small coastal town who struggle to survive against the harsh conditions of the sea. The book explores themes of community, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Adventure · 176 words
First lines
When the Four Winds, the Wrestlers, strive with the Sun, When the Sun is slain in the dark; When the stars burn out, and the night cries To the blind sea-reapers, and they rise, And the water-ways are stark -- God save us when the reapers reap!
When the ships sweep in with the tide to the shore, And the little white boats return no more; When the reapers reap, Lord, give Thy sailors sleep, If Thou cast us not upon the shore, To bless Thee evermore To walk in Thy sight as heretofore, Though the way of the Lord be steep!
By Thy grace, Show Thy face, Lord of the land and the deep!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Adventure, Religious, Maritime
- Length: 176 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 rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The presence of mythical elements such as 'the Four Winds' and 'blind sea-reapers' suggests a fantastical setting.
- Adventure — Themes of sea voyages and sailors facing perilous conditions imply an adventurous narrative.
- Religious — References to divine intervention and prayer indicate religious themes.
Tags
fishing · ocean · adventure · mystery · seafaring · exploration · nature · survival · conflict · community · tradition · mythology
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- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
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