The Water Frog by Ida Lee
This novel explores the complexities of human relationships through the lens of a family's struggles with identity, belonging, and social status. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman who returns to her hometown after years away, only to find herself caught in a web of secrets, lies, and unrequited love.
By Ida Lee · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Adventure · 317 words
First lines
I wander far by bank and stream, Then paddle back thro' wave and foam, Cross pebble stones, where waters leap; A froth-clad doorway hides my home. 'Neath fern leaves' shade I gently dream, While circling weeds around me throng; The restless waters softly flow, Their babbling sounds like some sweet song.
When stronger grows the northern breeze, The driven stream with noisy roar, Blown foremost by the boisterous wind, Bursts headlong thro' my shivered door.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ida Lee
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Adventure, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 317 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are heavily centered around natural elements such as streams, rocks, and ferns.
- Adventure — The narrative describes a journey and experiences of exploration and overcoming challenges.
- Fantasy — The anthropomorphized perspective of a frog and the whimsical tone suggest elements of fantasy.
Tags
Fiction · Literary Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Magical Realism · Environmentalism · Nature · Identity · Self-Discovery · Family Dynamics · Social Commentary · Psychological Insight · Symbolism