There is Sorrow on the Sea by Gilbert Parker
There is Sorrow on the Sea by Gilbert Parker is a novel set during the Napoleonic Wars that follows the story of a young British naval officer who becomes involved in a dangerous mission to rescue a French aristocrat from prison. The book explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice as the protagonist navigates treacherous waters both literally and figuratively.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Sea Literature, Adventure · 604 words
First lines
Our ship is a beautiful lady, / Friendly and ready and fine; / She runs her race with the storm in her face, / Like a sea-bird over the brine.
In her household work no hand does shirk, -- / No need of belaying-pins, -- / And the captain dear and the engineer, / They both look after the Twins:
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Sea Literature — The themes and setting revolve around maritime life and the sea, a common focus in sea literature.
- Adventure — The narrative involves voyages and exploration, typical elements of adventure stories.
- Historical — References to historical maritime practices and symbols like the Union Jack suggest a historical context.
Tags
sorrow · sea · loss · grief · adventure · romance · nature · isolation · human emotion · struggle · identity · conflict
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There is Sorrow on the Sea is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gilbert Parker, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Sea Literature, Adventure, Historical, Ballad
- Length: 604 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- 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)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
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