At the End of the World by Helen Hay Whitney
The novel revolves around a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She becomes involved with a local man and they begin an affair. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Adventure · 148 words
First lines
To the world's end, to the world's end, Did I wander seeking you, And wide was the water and dark was the fell, With Time at my heels like a hound of hell, And the worst still left to do.
To the world's end, to the world's end, And the void to verify. They told me of a tale of love supreme. "Sometimes," I cried, "I have caught the gleam, I shall seek it tho' I die."
At the world's end, at the world's end, At the end of the endless mile, Nothing to see but the silent snow -- I turned with my tears to your heart, and lo! Love was with me all the while!
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around a quest for love, indicating a romantic genre.
- Adventure — The narrative describes a journey to the world's end, suggesting elements of adventure.
- Fantasy — The mention of mythical elements like 'Time at my heels like a hound of hell' implies a fantastical aspect.
Tags
Dystopian · Science Fiction · Adventure · Survival · Post-Apocalyptic · Thriller · Action · Suspense · Disaster · Catastrophe · End-of-the-World · Apocalypse
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At the End of the World is listed on Textopian as a poem by Helen Hay Whitney, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Helen Hay Whitney
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 148 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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More by Helen Hay Whitney
- Sonnets (1905)
- Songs (1905)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE DAYS (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE EVERLASTING SNOWS (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THRONE AND ALTAR (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: EAST AND WEST (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE BATTLE (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: WATER AND WINE (1898)
- All works by Helen Hay Whitney