The Look-Out by Hilda Doolittle
The novel revolves around a young woman's journey to self-discovery and independence. It explores themes of identity, morality, and the constraints placed on women during this time period. The protagonist navigates her relationships with others while grappling with her own desires and sense of purpose.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Mythological · 1,012 words
First lines
Better the wind, the sea, the salt / in your eyes, / than this, this, this.
You grumble and sweat; / my ears are acute / to catch your complaint, / almost the sea's roar is less / than your constant threat / of "back and back to the shore, / and let us rest."
What this Textopian page supports
The Look-Out is listed on Textopian as a short story by Hilda Doolittle, dated 1925 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Mythological, Psychological, Adventure
- Length: 1,012 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Look-Out by Hilda Doolittle
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Similar titles
- The Dead by Mina Loy
- When I Have Sense Of What To Sense Appears by Fernando Pessoa
- The Tunnel by Dorothy M. Richardson
- Like A Bad Suitor by Fernando Pessoa
- A Portrait In Greys by William Carlos Williams
- Evadne by Hilda Doolittle
Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Modernist — The themes of existential struggle and introspection align with modernist literary characteristics.
- Mythological — References to gods and mythological figures suggest a connection to ancient myths and legends.
- Psychological — The focus on the internal thoughts and emotions of the narrator indicates a psychological exploration.
Tags
Modernist · Experimental · Poetic · Stream-of-Consciousness · Autobiographical · Feminist · Psychoanalytic · Symbolic · Dreamlike · Fragmented · Non-linear · Inner-monologue