Sea Gods by Hilda Doolittle (1916)
In Hilda Doolittle’s book Sea Gods, the protagonist, a young woman named Helen, is on a quest to find her true identity. She is a descendant of the ancient Greek gods, and she is determined to discover her true heritage. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious sea god, a wise old man, and a beautiful mermaid. Through her journey, Helen learns about the power of the gods and the importance of her own identity. She also discovers the secrets of the sea and the power of love. In the end, Helen finds her true identity and is able to embrace her destiny.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1916 · Genre: Mythology, Fantasy, Poetry · 3 chapters · 414 words
First lines
They say there is no hope-- Sand--drift--rocks--rubble of the sea-- The broken hulk of a ship, Hung with shreds of rope, Pallid under the cracked pitch.
They say there is no hope To conjure you-- No whip of the tongue to anger you-- No hate of words You must rise to refute.
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Sea Gods is listed on Textopian as a poem by Hilda Doolittle, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Poetry, Romance
- Length: 414 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mythology — The title of the book, 'Sea Gods', implies that the book is about gods of the sea, which is a common theme in mythology.
- Fantasy — The book is likely to contain elements of fantasy, as it is likely to include mythical creatures and other fantastical elements.
- Poetry — Hilda Doolittle is a poet, so the book is likely to contain elements of poetry, such as lyrical language and imagery.
- Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as it is likely to include stories of love and relationships between characters.
Tags
Poetry · after-rasp · anger · answer · beach · blue · break · bring · broken · cherish · chill · clumps